Air Fryer Salmon with Maple Soy Glaze Recipe
This Air Fryer Salmon Recipe with Maple Soy Glaze offers a quick and flavorful way to cook wild salmon fillets with a delicious, slightly spicy maple soy marinade. Perfectly cooked in the air fryer for a crispy exterior and tender interior, served with a rich glaze made from the marinade reduced on the stovetop.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Air Frying
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Low Fat
Ingredients
Marinade Ingredients
- 3 tbsp pure maple syrup
- 3 tbsp reduced sodium soy sauce (or gluten-free soy sauce)
- 1 tbsp sriracha hot sauce (use less if you don’t like heat)
- 1 clove garlic (smashed)
Main Ingredient
- 4 wild salmon fillets (skinless, 6 oz each)
Instructions
- Prepare Marinade: In a small bowl, combine maple syrup, reduced sodium soy sauce, sriracha hot sauce, and smashed garlic clove. Mix well to create the marinade.
- Marinate Salmon: Pour the marinade into a gallon-sized resealable bag and add the salmon fillets. Seal the bag and gently toss to coat the salmon evenly. Marinate for 15 to 20 minutes, turning once in a while. If short on time, 5 minutes will suffice.
- Prep Air Fryer Basket: Lightly spray the air fryer basket with oil spray or line it with air fryer parchment to prevent the salmon from sticking during cooking.
- Remove Salmon from Marinade: Take the salmon out of the marinade, reserving the marinade for the glaze. Pat the salmon fillets dry carefully with paper towels to ensure they cook properly.
- Air Fry Salmon: Place the salmon fillets in the air fryer basket in a single layer, working in batches if necessary. Air fry at 400°F (204°C) for 7 to 8 minutes, adjusting time longer if fillets are thicker, until the salmon is cooked through and flakes easily.
- Make Glaze: While the salmon is cooking, pour the reserved marinade into a small saucepan. Bring to a simmer over medium-low heat and reduce for 1 to 2 minutes until it thickens into a glaze. Take care not to let it dry out.
- Serve: Spoon the warm maple soy glaze over the cooked salmon right before serving for a burst of flavor.
- Alternate Skillet Method: If you don’t have an air fryer, the salmon can be cooked in a skillet over medium heat using the same marinade and glaze technique.
Notes
- Ensure salmon fillets are patted dry before air frying to get a better sear and prevent steaming.
- Adjust sriracha amount to control the heat level of the glaze.
- Use gluten-free soy sauce if you need a gluten-free option.
- Do not overcook salmon in the air fryer; thinner fillets may need less time.
- You can marinate the salmon up to 30 minutes for more flavor but avoid longer as the soy sauce can start to cure the fish.
