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Air Fried Salmon with Maple Chili Glaze

Crispy, Sweet, Spicy, Easy
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Resting time 30 minutes
Total Time 52 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine American
Servings 4
Calories 364 kcal

Equipment

Ingredients
 
 

  • 1.25 lb salmon
  • 1 1/2 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp kosher salt
  • 1 tsp black pepper
  • 2 tsp spice blend I used Mystic Spice Company Coastal blend
  • 2 tsp olive oil

Glaze

  • 2 tbsp maple syrup
  • 2 tbsp honey
  • 1 tbsp lemon zest
  • 1/4 cup lemon juice
  • 2 tbsp chili crisp
  • 1 tbsp dried thyme
  • 2 tbsp salted butter

Instructions
 

Salmon Prep

  • Rinse salmon and pat dry. Cut into filets if needed. Lay in a paper towel lined dish to dry thoroughly
    1.25 lb salmon
  • Season with garlic powder, salt, pepper and spice/herb blend of choice
    1 1/2 tsp garlic powder, 1 tsp kosher salt, 1 tsp black pepper, 2 tsp spice blend
  • Let sit on counter for 30 minutes

Air fryer

  • Set air fryer to bake, 400°
  • Spray with a small amount of olive oil
    2 tsp olive oil
  • Working in batches, add salmon to air fryer without overlapping
  • Cook for 10 to 12 minutes,

Glaze

  • In a small saucepan, add butter and honey/maple mixture
    2 tbsp maple syrup, 2 tbsp honey, 2 tbsp salted butter
  • Add lemon zest and juice
    1/4 cup lemon juice, 1 tbsp lemon zest
  • Add thyme and chili crisp
    2 tbsp chili crisp, 1 tbsp dried thyme

Plating

  • Serve salmon with a drizzle of glaze.

Notes

If you have leftover glaze, try tossing it with some steamed green beans

Nutrition

Calories: 364kcalCarbohydrates: 24gProtein: 29gFat: 17gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 4gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gTrans Fat: 0.2gCholesterol: 93mgSodium: 777mgPotassium: 802mgFiber: 2gSugar: 19gVitamin A: 316IUVitamin C: 8mgCalcium: 95mgIron: 3mg
Keyword air fryer, Chili Crisp, Little effort, salmon, spicy, sweet and spicy
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