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Air Fryer Honey Mustard Salmon

A quick and impressive salmon dish with a sticky-sweet honey mustard glaze that’s ready in about 15 minutes.
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Serving Size 4 servings

Ingredients

For the glaze

  • 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
  • 2 tablespoons honey You can substitute maple syrup for a different sweet flavor.
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil Avocado oil can be used as an alternative.
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste

For the salmon

  • 4 pieces salmon fillets (about 6 oz / 170 g each) Skin on or off as you prefer.
  • Lemon wedges, for serving

Instructions

Preparation

  • Preheat your air fryer to 400°F (200°C) for about 3 minutes.
  • In a small bowl, whisk together the Dijon mustard, honey, olive oil, and a pinch of salt and pepper until smooth.
  • Pat salmon dry with paper towels. Brush a thin, even layer of the honey-mustard mixture over the top of each fillet.

Cooking

  • Arrange the fillets in a single layer in the air fryer basket, skin-side down if applicable.
  • Air fry for 10–12 minutes, or until the salmon flakes easily with a fork and reaches 145°F (63°C) at the thickest part.
  • Remove the salmon carefully, let it rest for 2 minutes, then serve with lemon wedges.

Notes

For a lower-sugar version, reduce the honey to 1 tablespoon and add 1 teaspoon apple cider vinegar for balance. Patting the salmon dry before glazing helps the glaze adhere and promotes browning.