Air Fryer Honey Lemon Salmon
Description
Easy Air Fryer Honey Lemon Salmon is sweet, tangy, and keto-friendly — crispy on the outside, flaky inside, and ready in under 15 minutes with no flipping required.
Ingredients
- 2 salmon fillets, about 5 ounces each
- 4 tablespoons honey
- 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon soy sauce, or tamari/coconut aminos for gluten-free
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon salt, to taste
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper, to taste
- 1 lemon, cut into wedges for serving
- Fresh dill or parsley, for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Make the glaze: Whisk together the honey, lemon juice, minced garlic, and soy sauce. Warm the honey slightly if it's too thick to mix.
- Season: Brush the salmon fillets with olive oil and season with salt and pepper.
- Marinate: Spoon the glaze over the fillets and let sit 15–30 minutes (no longer).
- Preheat: Heat the air fryer to 400°F (200°C).
- Air fry: Place fillets in a single layer in the basket without crowding. Cook 7–10 minutes depending on thickness. No flipping needed.
- Check: Salmon is done at 145°F (63°C) and when it flakes easily.
- Serve: Garnish with fresh dill or parsley and lemon wedges.
Equipment
- Cooking Spray
- Parchment Paper, optional
Notes
- Keto/low-sugar: Swap honey for a sugar-free honey alternative to cut carbs.
- Don't over-marinate — the lemon's acid will soften the texture past 30 minutes.
- Lower sodium: Reduce or omit the added salt; the soy sauce already contributes sodium.
- Store leftovers up to 2 days; reheat gently in the air fryer at 320°F for 3–4 minutes.
- More salmon recipes: Honey Mustard Salmon · Salmon Steaks · Peach Salmon
Nutrition
Serving: 1ServingCalories: 457kcalCarbohydrates: 42gProtein: 35gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 5gMonounsaturated Fat: 9gCholesterol: 94mgSodium: 1409mgPotassium: 972mgFiber: 2gSugar: 36gVitamin A: 84IUVitamin C: 38mgCalcium: 45mgIron: 2mg