Homemade Air Fried Salmon With Soy
Whip up a delicious and healthy meal with this air-fried salmon recipe. Flavorful salmon fillets are coated in a savory soy marinade, then cooked to perfection in an air fryer.
Ingredients
- 2 salmon fish filets
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon fish sauce
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 teaspoon Thai chili paste adjust to your spice preference
- ½ cup bell peppers thinly sliced
- Cooked brown rice for serving
Instructions
Preheat the Air Fryer:
- Start by preheating your air fryer to 375°F (190°C) for about 5 minutes.
Season the Salmon:
- While the air fryer is preheating, season the salmon filets with a pinch of sea salt and pepper.2 salmon fish filets
Air Fry the Salmon:
- Once the air fryer is preheated, carefully place the seasoned salmon filets in the air fryer basket.
- Cook at 375°F for 12-15 minutes, or until the salmon is cooked to your desired level of doneness. The total time may vary depending on the thickness of your salmon filets.
Prepare the Reduction Sauce:
- While the salmon is air frying, you can prepare the reduction sauce.
- In a small saucepan, combine the soy sauce, fish sauce, black pepper, honey, and Thai chili paste.2 tablespoons soy sauce, 1 tablespoon fish sauce, ½ teaspoon black pepper, 1 tablespoon honey, 1 teaspoon Thai chili paste
- Stir well and simmer over low heat for about 5 minutes, or until the sauce thickens slightly.
- Taste and adjust the seasoning if needed.
Sear the Salmon:
- Once the salmon is done in the air fryer, remove it from the basket.
- In a separate skillet, heat a small amount of oil over medium-high heat.
- Sear the salmon filets for about 1-2 minutes on each side until you achieve a nice sear and slightly caramelized crust.
Saute Bell Peppers:
- In the same skillet, add the thinly sliced bell peppers and sauté for 2-3 minutes until they are slightly tender but still crisp.½ cup bell peppers
Serve:
- To serve, place a portion of cooked brown rice on each plate.Cooked brown rice
- Top with the air-fried salmon filets, sautéed bell peppers, and drizzle the soy reduction sauce over the salmon.
- You can garnish with fresh herbs or sesame seeds if desired.
Enjoy:
- Your homemade air-fried salmon with soy reduction is ready to enjoy! It's a quick, flavorful, and delicious meal that pairs perfectly with the nutty taste of brown rice.
- Enjoy your tasty and healthy air-fried salmon over brown rice!
Nutrition
Calories: 170kcalCarbohydrates: 36gProtein: 5gFat: 1gSaturated Fat: 0.2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.4gMonounsaturated Fat: 0.3gCholesterol: 1mgSodium: 1716mgPotassium: 246mgFiber: 3gSugar: 11gVitamin A: 1175IUVitamin C: 48mgCalcium: 23mgIron: 1mg
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