Are you ready for the best tasting glazed salmon of your life?! This easy Air Fryer Salmon recipe is so flavorful with hoisin sauce and other Asian spices. You end up with a crispy exterior, super moist flesh, and done in minutes!
Whip up some of the best roasted broccoli to go with it and you have a super easy complete meal.
Easy Salmon in Air Fryer
If you had asked me a year ago whether I would get an air fryer, I would have laughed. I don’t need another kitchen appliance hogging up countertop space! But you guys, it’s so worth it. I LOVE my air fryer – it cooks food in a way I wouldn’t have dreamed of.
This air fryer salmon recipe is a perfect example, which comes out crisper, juicer, and perfect – the air fryer locks in all the juices for the best tasting salmon. Bonus, it’s so quick and easy with virtually no clean up!
Ingredients Needed
You only need a few items to make this air fryer salmon recipe.
(Scroll below to the printable recipe card for details and measurements.)
- Salmon fillets – You’ll want fresh salmon fillets, ideally with the skin on. If they’re frozen, make sure to completely thaw them first.
- Garlic and ginger – These provide great flavor and aromatics.
- Hoisin sauce – If you’ve never had hoisin sauce, it’s a bit like American-style barbecue sauce, but less sweet, saltier, and richer. It’s quite unique and we love it so much. It pairs perfectly with salmon.
- Seasonings – Kosher salt and pepper season the fish.
- Garnish – Top with toasted sesame seeds, chopped scallions or fresh parsley.
How to Cook Salmon in Air Fryer
For this salmon air fryer recipe, it couldn’t be easier.
(Scroll below to the printable recipe card for details and measurements.)
- Make the glaze. Whisk together the hoisin sauce with the garlic and ginger.
- Season the fillets. Season 5 ounce salmon fillets with salt and pepper.
- Air fry. Spray the basket of your air fryer with nonstick cooking spray. Place the filets, skin side down, in the basket not touching. Air fry at 400F for 6 minutes.
- Apply the glaze and air fry longer. Baste the fish with the glaze and air fry another 5 to 6 minutes or until an internal temperature reaches at least 145 degrees F.
- Garnish and enjoy. Garnish with sesame seeds and scallions or parsley, if desired.
How long to cook salmon in air fryer?
Knowing how long to cook salmon in an air fry can be somewhat of a guessing game, since you can’t see it. Much like a traditional oven, really. It will really depend on the size and weight of your fish filets and practice!
This particular air fryer salmon recipe calls for (2) 4-6 ounce fillets that are 3-4 inches across. They are cooked for 12 minutes at 400 degrees F or until an internal temperature reaches at least 145 degrees F.
Tips for perfect Air Fryer Salmon
- Purchase fillets that are the same thickness so they cook at the same rate.
- Remove any pin bones or have your butcher do it for you.
- Keep the skin on to ensure the fish doesn’t stick to the air fry basket grates.
What to Serve with Air Fried Salmon
This salmon dish is so healthy, delicious, and a great weeknight dinner option – it goes with all sorts of side dishes. Some of our favorites include Roasted Broccoli, Teriyaki Glazed Roasted Sugar Snap Peas, Oven Roasted Asparagus, or Roasted Cauliflower.
Proper Storage
- Storing leftovers: Allow any leftover fillets to cool completely, then store them in an airtight container and place in the refrigerator. They will keep up to 3 days.
- To Freeze: Allow any leftover fillets to cool completely, then store in an airtight freezer-safe container lined with parchment paper. It will keep in the freezer for 2 months.
More Salmon Recipes:
- Honey Glazed Salmon
- Crab Stuffed Salmon
- Salmon Patties
- Salmon Burgers
- New England-Style Salmon Rolls
- Smoked Salmon Dip
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Hoisin Air Fryer Salmon
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon hoisin sauce
- 1 clove garlic , minced (1/2 teaspoon minced garlic)
- 1/2 teaspoon minced fresh ginger
- 2 (5 ounces each) salmon fillets , skin on
- pinch of kosher salt
- pinch of black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon sesame seeds , for garnish, optional
- 1/2 teaspoon finely chopped fresh scallions or parsley , for garnish, optional
Instructions
- In a small bowl, whisk together the hoisin sauce with the garlic and ginger; set aside.
- Spray the basket grates of the air fryer with nonstick cooking spray.
- Season the salmon fillets with kosher salt and pepper to taste, then place the salmon fillets skin side down onto the basket grates, making sure they're not touching.
- Air fry at 400 degrees F for 6 minutes. Brush the glaze all over the salmon and continue air frying for another 5 to 6 minutes or until an internal temperature reaches at least 145 degrees F.
- Sprinkle with the sesame seeds and chopped scallions or parsley. Serve right away and enjoy!NOTE: The weight and thickness of your salmon filets and type of air fryer you use can affect the cook time. Adjust accordingly.
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This was delicious! I cooked it for about 15 minutes and broiled it the last couple of minutes. Had some cubed sweet potatoes and fresh broccoli. Just as good as any restaurant. I will definitely be making this again.
So simple and came out perfect! Salmon was done beautifully.
This was restaurant quality (or better!)
I have made this recipe many times but when I came to check my measurements this time the recipe is different. Or am I crazy? Didn’t this recipe have several more ingredients? What happened?
Hi Michele! Yes, this recipe has been updated. Still wonderful, though!
Could you please send me the original.