Honey Mustard Salmon

This Air Fryer Honey Mustard Salmon is a quick, flavorful dish that combines sweet and tangy glaze with perfectly cooked salmon. Ready in about 20 minutes, it's ideal for busy weeknights and pairs well with various sides.

Prep Time 10

Cook Time 10

Total Time 20

Serving Size 2 servings

Ingredients

Main Ingredients

2 pieces salmon fillets (about 6–8 oz each; skin-on or skinless)
2 tablespoons Dijon mustard Use whole-grain mustard for more texture
2 tablespoons honey Can swap to maple syrup for a different sweetness note
to taste Salt and freshly ground black pepper
as needed Olive oil spray or a light brush of oil

Instructions

Preparation

Preheat the air fryer to 400°F (200°C).
In a small bowl, whisk the Dijon mustard and honey until smooth.
Pat salmon dry and season both sides with salt and pepper.
Brush the honey-mustard glaze evenly over the top of each fillet.
Lightly spray the air fryer basket with olive oil or brush with a little oil.
Place the salmon fillets in the basket skin-side down, ensuring they don’t overlap.

Cooking

Air fry for 8–10 minutes, checking at 8 minutes. The salmon is done when it flakes with a fork and reaches 145°F (63°C) per FDA or 125–130°F (52–54°C) for medium-rare.
Serve immediately with any pan juices spooned over the top.

Notes

Refrigerate leftovers in an airtight container within 2 hours and consume within 3 days. To reheat, place salmon in the air fryer at 300°F (150°C) for 3–4 minutes until warmed through.