Name: Air Fryer Salmon With Soy Sauce and Ginger
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 25 min
Cuisine: Asian
Ingredients: 3 tablespoons (45 ml) soy sauce; 1 tablespoon (15 ml) rice vinegar; 2 cloves garlic, minced (about 2 teaspoons (10 ml)); 2 teaspoons (10 ml) grated fresh ginger; 1 teaspoon (5 ml) honey; 1/2 teaspoon (3 ml) chili paste (sriracha, or 1/4 teaspoon (1 ml) red pepper flakes); 1 pound (450 g) skin-on salmon fillet* at room temperature, cut into 3-4 portions; 2 teaspoons (10 ml) vegetable oil; Chopped green onions for serving; Toasted sesame seeds for serving

Description

Learn how to make delicious Air Fryer Salmon with Soy Sauce and Ginger! This easy recipe yields perfectly cooked salmon with a flavorful Asian twist.

Ingredients

3 tablespoons (45 ml) soy sauce
1 tablespoon (15 ml) rice vinegar
2 cloves garlic, minced (about 2 teaspoons (10 ml))
2 teaspoons (10 ml) grated fresh ginger
1 teaspoon (5 ml) honey
1/2 teaspoon (3 ml) chili paste (sriracha, or 1/4 teaspoon (1 ml) red pepper flakes)
1 pound (450 g) skin-on salmon fillet* at room temperature, cut into 3-4 portions
2 teaspoons (10 ml) vegetable oil
Chopped green onions for serving
Toasted sesame seeds for serving

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Instructions

Position a rack in the middle of your oven and set it to preheat at 425 degrees F. Warm the skillet until a droplet of water sizzles and evaporates rapidly but doesn’t leap around (if it does, the pan is excessively hot).
In a small pot, combine the soy sauce, rice vinegar, garlic, and ginger. Heat until it begins to simmer over medium-high heat, then take it off the heat and mix in the honey and chili paste. Set aside a few spoonfuls of this glaze in a separate bowl for serving later.
Pour the vegetable oil over the salmon and brush it to coat evenly. Lay the salmon skin-side up on the preheated skillet. Allow it to cook for about 3 minutes without moving it, creating a nice crust. When the sides appear opaque and the top starts to change, use a flexible spatula to turn the salmon so it’s skin-side down. Apply the remaining glaze from the pot over the top using a brush or spoon. Quickly transfer the skillet to the oven and bake for 6 minutes (the salmon may look slightly uncooked in the center but will finish cooking while resting). Take it out of the oven and cover with foil. Let it rest for 4 to 5 minutes. Serve right away, garnished with the reserved glaze, chopped green onions, and sesame seeds.

Notes

Marinate salmon in soy sauce mixture for 30 minutes for a richer flavor.
Ensure salmon is at room temperature before cooking for even doneness.
Use a flexible spatula to flip salmon gently to prevent breaking.