Air Fryer Sweet and Spicy Salmon

Air Fryer Sweet and Spicy Salmon- a handful of seasonings, honey, and 6 to 8 minutes in the air fryer are all you need to make this healthy meal.

This recipe can be made start to finish in under 15 minutes.

Salmon is one of my favorite foods to air fry. It cooks really quickly, gets crispy on the outside and stays wonderfully moist on the inside.

INGREDIENTS NEEDED TO MAKE AIR FRYER SWEET AND SPICY SALMON:

• Salmon Fillets– wild-caught is prefered to farm-raised.
• Honey
• Chili Powder– I prefer an ancho or chipotle chili powder to a generic blend.
• Paprika– regular, sweet or smoked depending on your preference.
• Garlic Powder
• Crushed Red Pepper Flakes– Cayenne pepper can be used instead.
• salt and pepper

RECIPE TIPS:

Don’t forget to spray some oil on the air fryer basket.

If you have frozen salmon, it’s best to let it thaw out before air frying it. It’s really hard to get the spices to stick to frozen salmon. Luckily salmon doesn’t take long to thaw.

The cooking time is an estimate and can vary based on your brand of air fryer and the size of your salmon fillets as well as whether you like your salmon medium rare or well done. Give it a peak at the 6 minute mark and use a fork to gently press the flesh at the thickest portion to one side so you can see the middle. If it is still bright red, it needs to cook longer.

What to Serve With This Recipe?

• Lemon Butter Broccoli
• Skinny Southern Green Beans
• Green Salad with Dijon Date Dressing
• Rice Pilaf
• Fresh Corn and Zucchini Saute

Try These Other Air Fryer Recipes:

• Quick and Easy Air Fryer Salmon
• Air Fryer Honey Mesquite Pork Chops
• Air Fryer Coconut Shrimp

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Air Fryer Sweet and Spicy Salmon

Air Fryer Sweet and Spicy Salmon- a handful of seasonings, honey, and 6 to 8 minutes in the air fryer are all you need to make this healthy meal.

Course Dinner, Lunch, main dish

Cuisine American

Keyword air fryer, dairy free, gluten free

Prep Time 6 minutes

Cook Time 8 minutes

Servings 4

Calories 233 kcal

Ingredients

• 3 to 4 salmon fillets
• 3 tablespoons honey
• 3/4 teaspoon chili powder
• 3/4 teaspoon paprika
• 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon pepper

Instructions

1. Pat salmon dry with paper towels. Spray the air fryer basket with oil and place salmon in the basket.

2. Place honey and remaining ingredients in a small bowl. Microwave for 10 seconds. Stir and brush on the salmon fillets.

3. Air fry at 390 degrees for 6 to 8 minutes.

Nutrition Facts

Air Fryer Sweet and Spicy Salmon

Amount Per Serving

Calories 233 Calories from Fat 72

% Daily Value*

Fat 8g12%

Saturated Fat 1g6%

Cholesterol 70mg23%

Sodium 354mg15%

Potassium 655mg19%

Carbohydrates 14g5%

Fiber 1g4%

Sugar 13g14%

Protein 26g52%

Calcium 19mg2%

Vitamin C 1mg1%

Vitamin A 348IU7%

Iron 1mg6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

Disclosure: Nutritional info is provided as a guide only and can vary based on brands of products used, measuring techniques, and cooking methods.

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