Air fryer honey dijon salmon is quick and easy to make for a healthy lunch or dinner. It takes less than 10 minutes to cook, and is flavorful and delicious!
I love cooking salmon in the air fryer. It just comes out so perfect, in my opinion. Even better than in the oven or in a skillet. This air fryer honey dijon salmon has become one of my absolute favorites.
The dijon and honey pair beautifully together giving the salmon a slight sweet to the savory notes. This is the recipe I come to again and again and again. In fact, I just picked up salmon at the store today so I will be making this tonight and I'm already excited for dinner.
Ingredients
- Salmon fillet
- Dijon mustard
- Honey
- Olive oil
- Garlic powder
- Salt and pepper
How to make air fryer honey mustard salmon
First, preheat your air fryer for 5 minutes at 400 degrees F.
While air fryer preheats, take your olive oil, dijon mustard, honey, and garlic powder and put into a small bowl.
Stir to combine.
Pat the salmon dry and remove any bones if needed. You can leave the skin on or off for this recipe. (I used salmon that already had the skin removed). Season the salmon with salt and pepper.
Spoon the honey mustard sauce over the salmon. If you have leftovers, you might save it to drizzle over the salmon after it cooks for additional flavor (optional). Rub the honey mustard sauce into the salmon to coat on all sides.
Place the salmon in the air fryer basket, skin side down (if you left the skin on) and cook on 400 degrees F for 7-9 minutes (may take longer if your salmon is thicker).
Remove, and serve topped with fresh or dried parsley and lemon for squeezing.
Recipe tips
- All air fryers cook differently, and salmon comes in different thickness, so check your salmon with a meat thermometer. Salmon should be cooked to an internal temperature of 145 degrees F for complete safety and well-done or 135 degrees F for more of a medium-rare.
- Save a little of the honey dijon sauce for drizzling on the salmon afterwards for a boost of extra flavor.
How to customize
- If you don't have dijon mustard, you can use stone-ground mustard.
- Mix some fresh chopped dill into the honey mustard sauce or top the salmon with fresh dill.
- For a little more brightness, add ½ teaspoon of apple cider vinegar to the glaze.
- Add a little sriracha or sweet chili sauce to the glaze for a touch of spice.
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Air Fryer Honey Dijon Salmon
Equipment
Ingredients
- 6 oz salmon
- 1 Tablespoon dijon mustard
- 1 Tablespoon honey
- 1 teaspoon olive oil
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- salt a pinch
- pepper a pinch
- lemon wedges optional, for serving
Instructions
- Preheat air fryer for 5 minutes at 400 degrees F.
- In a small bowl, add the honey, dijon mustard, garlic powder, and olive oil. Stir to combine.
- Take your salmon filets and pat dry with a paper towel. Remove any bones. If desired, remove the skin. Season with salt and pepper.
- Spoon the honey dijon glaze over the top of the salmon and rub into all sides of the salmon to coat. Reserve a little glaze if you want to spoon a little on top after cooking (optional).
- Place the salmon filets in the air fryer, skin side down (if skin was left on).
- Cook at 400 degrees F for 7-9 minutes.
- Remove and top with remaining glaze (optional) and lemon wedges (optional).
Notes
- The recipe serves 1 as written. To make 2 salmon fillets, double the recipe.
- All air fryers cook differently, and salmon comes in different thickness, so check your salmon with a meat thermometer. Salmon should be cooked to an internal temperature of 145 degrees F for complete safety and well-done or 135 degrees F for more of a medium-rare.
- Save a little of the honey dijon sauce for drizzling on the salmon afterwards for a boost of extra flavor.
Nutrition
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Micaela
So good! I actually don't like honey mustard very much, but was seraching for air fryer salmon recipes and decided to give it a try! We used course ground Dijon and a little extra garlic powder. Following the cooking instructions, it was cooked perfectly! That doesn't happen often in my experience. Served with the lemon wedges it was even more delicious. We should have had leftovers, but we did not.. Will make again!
Aimee
So glad you enjoyed! It's one of my favorites.
Andrea
Simple, delicious, a favourite! 🙏🏽
Kay
Wonderful absolutely delicious
Susan Martin
This was super easy and so tasty. I'll do this again for sure!
Sherry Ronning
I tried this with my fresh Michigan salmon and it tasted so delicious!! And it was ready in 15 minutes!!
Mandy Applegate
My family loved the honey in these - perfect recipe!
Jennifer
A fabulous air fryer recipe! The salmon was moist, delicious, and easy to make!