Description
A quick and healthy dish that combines salmon with sweet and tangy honey mustard flavors, perfect for busy weeknights.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 salmon fillets (5–8 oz. each)
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 2 tablespoons whole grain Dijon mustard
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Combine the sauce ingredients: honey, Dijon mustard, garlic powder, smoked paprika, lemon juice, salt, and pepper.
- Marinate the salmon in two-thirds (2/3) of the sauce for 30 minutes or toss the salmon fillets in the sauce until fully covered.
- Preheat air fryer to 400°F and place the salmon fillets in the air fryer.
- Baste the remaining marinade onto the salmon fillets.
- Air fry for 7-8 minutes, depending on the thickness of the salmon.
- Dish and serve hot drizzled with the remaining sauce.
Notes
Ensure salmon is fully coated in marinades for the best flavor. Adjust sweetness of the marinade by adding more or less honey. Cooking time may vary based on the salmon thickness.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Air Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
Keywords: salmon, air fryer, honey mustard, healthy recipe, quick dinner