Crispy Air-Fryer Honey-Chili Salmon

Name: Crispy Air-Fryer Honey-Chili Salmon
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 9 min
Total time: 19 min
Yield: 2–3 servings
Ingredients: 1 lb salmon fillet, cut into 2–3 portions; 1 tbsp soy sauce; 1½ tbsp honey; 1 tsp chili crisp or sriracha; 1 tsp rice vinegar; 1 tsp olive oil; ¼ tsp garlic powder; Pinch salt

2–3 servings • Prep: 10 min • Cook: 9 min • Total: 19 min

Sticky-sweet heat with shatter-edged salmon, done in minutes.

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Recipe Facts

Prep time10 min

Cook time9 min

Total time19 min

Servings2–3

DifficultyEasy

CategorySeafood

Ingredients

1 lb salmon fillet, cut into 2–3 portions
1 tbsp soy sauce
1½ tbsp honey
1 tsp chili crisp or sriracha
1 tsp rice vinegar
1 tsp olive oil
¼ tsp garlic powder
Pinch salt

Instructions

Heat air fryer to 400°F (205°C).
Mix glaze. Pat salmon dry; brush tops with half the glaze.
Air-fry 5–6 min; brush with remaining glaze; cook 2–3 min more to 125–130°F center.
Rest 2 min; spoon any drips over; serve with rice and cucumbers.

Notes & Substitutions

Swap honey for maple syrup, or use shrimp with a 4–5 minute cook time.

AI Twist

Sprinkle ½ tsp furikake or everything bagel seasoning before the final minute for texture.

Nutrition

Estimated values per serving. Actual nutrition varies with brands and portion sizes.