Air Fryer Salmon With Orange Honey Glaze

This quick & simple air fryer salmon is slathered in an orange honey glaze with hints of ginger. Perfect for weeknights or entertaining!

5 from 5 votes

Prep Time: 5

Cook Time: 12

Marinating:: 30

Total Time: 47

Servings: servings

Calories: 383kcal

4 6 oz fillets of salmon Choose a fattier version, like King or Chinook
Sea salt and cracked pepper
3 cloves of garlic, grated to a paste
1/4 cup fresh-squeezed orange juice (1 TBSP will go into the glaze with the honey)
2 TBSP soy sauce
1 TBSP sesame oil
1 TBSP freshly grated ginger, divided
1 tsp orange zest
2 TBSP raw liquid honey
Sesame seeds, for garnish

Gently pat the salmon fillets dry with paper towels; set aside.
In a small mixing bowl, whisk 2 TBSP of honey, 1 TBSP of the orange juice, and half of the grated ginger until well combined; set aside.
Now, whisk all of the marinade ingredients together in a large mixing bowl.
Place the fillets into the mixing bowl, skin-side up, and marinate at room temperature for 30 minutes. (Leaving them at room temp after being in the fridge results in a more even cook. See the Quick Tips section if marinating for an entire day.)
When it's time to cook, transfer the salmon fillets into the air fryer basket skin-side down. Air fry them at 380º F for 10-12 minutes, depending on their thickness. Check the internal temperature with a meat thermometer at the 10 minute mark to be sure. (If you’re cooking thinner salmon fillets, like Sockeye or Coho, check in at 6-8 minutes.)
When the salmon is ready, carefully transfer the fillets to a platter or cutting board.
Brush the fillets generously with the orange honey glaze, sprinkle sesame seeds on top, and serve!

Be sure to scroll up in the recipe post for recipe tips, storage suggestion, and serving ideas.

Serving: 1serving | Calories: 383kcal | Carbohydrates: 12g | Protein: 44g | Fat: 17g