Air Fryer Honey Mustard Salmon

Air fryer honey mustard salmon is a quick and easy dinner for the family, with very little prep, and cooked in minutes!

Now that I have become more comfortable with trying out the endless variety of foods in my air fryer, I had to add my honey mustard salmon to the list. This is a quick and simple meal, which is perfect for weeknight dinners. 

WHY YOU WILL LOVE THIS HONEY MUSTARD SALMON

You will love this meal because it is SO easy to make! And who doesn’t love honey and mustard together? There is something about the sweetness of the honey, combined with the tang of the mustard, that just makes this delicious salmon dinner stand out.

Honey mustard salmon in the air fryer cooks perfectly, and with just the right amount of crisp. I am super picky when it comes to fish dinners. I don’t like my salmon to be soggy or chewy. The air fryer eliminates that for sure!

After seasoning the salmon, I mix the honey and mustard in a bowl, and then brush it on top of each piece of the salmon. That is really the only prep needed!

For more air fryer salmon recipes, check out this recipe for making salmon in the air fryer straight from the freezer air fryer crab cakes, or these air fryer salmon bites. And if you love this dish, you might also enjoy our recipes and  air fryer seafood recipes, 

INGREDIENTS

• 2-4 Salmon filets 4-6 ounces each-If you want to make four servings, just double the honey and mustard portion. 
• olive oil-I brush this on the bottom of the air fryer basket so the salmon doesn’t stick. Especially if the bottom still has the skin on. You only need a little, or you can use olive oil spray or avocado oil. 
• kosher salt
• ground black pepper
• Dijon Mustard-Mustard is what gives the slight tangy flavor to the salmon. You can also use yellow mustard. 
• Honey- This is for the sweetness! In a pinch you can use maple syrup, but honey tastes better!

HOW TO MAKE AIR FRYER HONEY MUSTARD SALMON

STEP 1
Preheat the air fryer for 3-5 minutes to 380 degrees F. 

STEP 2
I use two pieces of salmon, but you can easily make four at a time. Just double the honey and the mustard, so it equals about a tablespoon of each per piece.

STEP 3
I placed the salmon directly in the basket, but first I lightly brushed it with olive oil to prevent the food from sticking. You can also spray basket with cooking spray that is safe for air fryer. If yours still have the skin on them, place salmon in air fryer, skin side down and season with salt and pepper to your preference.

STEP 4
To make the honey mustard glaze, in a small bowl whisk the honey and the Dijon mustard together. Then brush sauce mixture on the top of each piece of salmon.

STEP 5
Air fry at 380 degrees Fahrenheit for 8-10 minutes, until the salmon flakes when scraped with a fork. Use a meat thermometer to confirm your salmon has an internal temperature of 145 degrees F. Season salmon with salt and pepper to taste. 

EXPERT TIPS

Preheating the air fryer will help make sure the salmon cooks evenly. Don’t let the salmon overlap because the covered pieces won’t cook properly. 

Fresh salmon filets or wild salmon, are always best, but you can use frozen salmon for this recipe. You can either let it thaw, or air fry it until it is thawed, and then add the honey mustard mixture for the last 3-5 minutes of cooking time.

When air frying salmon, use a meat thermometer to ensure the salmon reaches an internal temperature of 145 degrees F. 

Garnish with lemon slices so lemon juice can be squeezed over the salmon if desired. 

Depending on the thickness of your salmon fillets, you may need to increase the air frying time by an additional 1-2 minutes.  

The sauce ingredients are pretty basic, but you can also use a pre-made honey mustard sauce.

VARIATIONS

You can literally brush almost any seasoning, spices, or sauce on salmon and it will be delicious. Here are a few of our favorites:

Parmesan crusted salmon: If you want to make a crispy salmon with it’s outer coating, you can use mayonnaise, yogurt, or sour cream to coat each piece. Then press grated parmesan cheese or chopped nuts, like pecans, almonds, or pistachios on the salmon pieces before air frying. 

BBQ salmon:  For extra flavor, drizzle your salmon filets with your favorite sauces. Honey barbecue sauce, or hickory barbecue sauce are great salmon coatings!

Air Fryer Teriyaki Salmon: You can marinade your salmon or brush with a teriyaki sauce before air frying. This is a family favorite!

Try other spices like smoked paprika, garlic powder, or spicy flavors like chili powder. Use your favorites!

You can also use this salmon to top salads, a serving of rice, or pastas too!

STORAGE AND REHEATING

If you have leftovers, first let it cool. Then store it in an airtight container and keep in the fridge for 3-4 days. 

To reheat, return salmon to the air fryer and air fry for 3-5 minutes until heated through. 

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You will love how easy this salmon is to make for a quick meal! The simple homemade honey mustard sauce adds so much flavor!