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Air Fryer Sweet Chili Salmon

Air Fryer Sweet Chili Salmon
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This Air Fryer Sweet Chili Salmon recipe is a quick, healthy, and flavorful dish featuring perfectly cooked salmon fillets glazed with a tangy and spicy sweet chili sauce. Ready in under 20 minutes, it offers a delightful balance of heat and sweetness, making it ideal for a nutritious weeknight dinner or an impressive meal for guests with minimal cleanup thanks to air fryer cooking.

Ingredients

Main Ingredients

  • Fresh salmon fillets, skin on (quantity as desired)
  • Sweet chili sauce (about 3 tablespoons)
  • Soy sauce (1 tablespoon)
  • Garlic powder (1/2 teaspoon)
  • Fresh lime juice (1 tablespoon)
  • Olive oil or cooking spray (enough to lightly coat the salmon)

Optional Garnishes

  • Chopped green onions
  • Sesame seeds
  • Fresh cilantro

Instructions

  1. Prepare the Salmon: Pat the salmon fillets dry with paper towels to help the seasoning stick better. Lightly brush or spray the salmon with olive oil to promote even crisping in the air fryer.
  2. Mix the Sweet Chili Glaze: In a small bowl, combine sweet chili sauce, soy sauce, garlic powder, and freshly squeezed lime juice. Stir well until all ingredients are fully blended into a flavorful glaze.
  3. Coat the Salmon: Generously brush the glaze over the salmon fillets, making sure each piece is nicely coated for maximum flavor.
  4. Air Fry the Salmon: Place the salmon fillets in the air fryer basket skin side down, making sure they don’t overlap. Set the air fryer to 400°F (200°C) and cook for 8-10 minutes, depending on thickness, until the salmon flakes easily with a fork and has a beautiful caramelized sheen.
  5. Garnish and Serve: Once cooked, remove the salmon carefully and garnish with chopped green onions, sesame seeds, or fresh cilantro for added texture and color, then serve immediately.

Notes

  • Preheat the air fryer before cooking for a crispier finish.
  • Do not overcrowd the air fryer basket; space out salmon fillets to ensure even cooking.
  • Use a food thermometer to check that salmon reaches an internal temperature of 145°F (63°C) for perfect doneness.
  • Adjust cooking time based on salmon fillet thickness; thicker pieces may require a few extra minutes.
  • For extra flavor, brush a second layer of sweet chili glaze halfway through cooking.

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