Marinated Air Fryer Salmon Recipe �🥗
Looking for a quick, healthy, and delicious dinner? This Air Fryer Salmon is marinated in a savory-sweet blend of soy sauce, Dijon mustard, and garlic, then cooked to perfection in minutes! Perfectly flaky, flavorful, and packed with nutrients—let’s get cooking!
🍽️ Ingredients
- 4 salmon fillets (or 1 lb fillet cut into 4 pieces)
- 6 Tbsp soy sauce (or coconut aminos for lower sodium)
- ¼ cup Dijon mustard
- 1 Tbsp brown sugar (or honey/maple syrup)
- ½ Tbsp minced garlic
- 1 green onion, finely chopped (optional, for garnish)
📊 Nutrition Facts (Per Serving)
- Calories: ~250 kcal
- Protein: 28g 💪
- Healthy Fats: 12g 🥑
- Carbs: 6g
- Omega-3s: High! 🐟❤️ (Great for heart & brain health)
👩🍳 Instructions
- Marinate the Salmon 🧂
- In a bowl, whisk together soy sauce, Dijon mustard, brown sugar, and minced garlic.
- Place salmon fillets in the marinade, ensuring they’re fully coated.
- Refrigerate for 20-30 minutes (for deeper flavor, marinate up to 1 hour).
- Air Fry to Perfection ✨
- Remove salmon from marinade and place in a greased or parchment-lined air fryer basket.
- Air fry at 400°F for 7-12 minutes (thicker fillets may need more time).
- Serve & Enjoy! 🍽️
- Garnish with chopped green onions for a fresh finish.
- Pairs perfectly with steamed veggies, quinoa, or a crisp salad!
🌟 Why You’ll Love This Recipe
✅ Quick & Easy – Ready in under 30 minutes!
✅ High-Protein & Low-Carb – Great for meal prep!
✅ Rich in Omega-3s – Supports heart and brain health.
Give this flavor-packed salmon a try—it’s a guaranteed weeknight winner! 😋🔥
