Looking for a delicious way to cook salmon that’s quick, easy, and ready in 10 minutes? Try this Air Fryer Sweet Chilli Salmon recipe. Salmon fillets with a sticky-sweet glaze made from soy sauce, sweet chilli sauce and lime juice.
Today I’m sharing another quick and easy air fryer recipe that’s quick, easy and fuss free – just what we need in the Summer holidays.
I love salmon and try and eat it once a week, but I’ve never tried flavouring it with a glaze before. If you like sweet chilli, I urge you to give this a go – you’ll love it.
why you’ll love this recipe
- Quicker than the oven – ready in about 10 minutes
- Perfectly cooked salmon – slightly crisp on the outside and perfectly flaky inside
- Great for busy evenings
- Only 5 ingredients
Air fryer sweet chilli salmon ingredients
A full ingredient list, along with detailed instructions on how to make this recipe, can be found in the printable recipe card at the end of this post.
- Salmon Fillets – I used boneless salmon with the skin still on.
- Soy Sauce – balances the sweetness of the sweet chilli sauce. You can use either light or dark, but dark will give a deeper, richer flavour.
- Sweet Chilli Sauce – use whatever brand is your favourite. I bought one from an independent Asian supermarket.
- Fresh Lime Juice – this “peps” up the sauce and cuts through the richness of the chilli sauce.
- Crushed Garlic Puree or paste – This is optional. If you love garlic, then it’s a good addition. If you’re not so keen, you can leave it out.
how to make it
1. In a small bowl, mix together the ingredients for the sauce.
3. Preheat the air fryer to 180C. Place the salmon fillets in the air fryer basket, skin side down. If you like, line your air fryer tray with a piece of tin foil.
4. Cook the salmon for about 5 minutes on each side.
5. While the salmon is cooking, place the remaining glaze in a small saucepan. Add one tablespoon of water and gently bring to the boil until the glaze has slightly thickened. Pour the glaze over the cooked salmon.
tips for perfect air fryer salmon
- For extra caramelisation, brush the salmon fillets with glaze halfway through cooking.
- Thicker salmon fillets might need an extra minute or two to cook – use a fork to check if they’re ready – if they flake easily and don’t look opaque in the middle, they’re done.
serving suggestions
This air fryer salmon recipe pairs very well with buttered new potatoes and vegetables, but it would also be excellent with egg noodles. Need more inspiration? Here are a few more options:
- A side salad (a cucumber salad would be perfect with the salmon)
- Stir-Fried vegetables such as courgettes, peppers, sliced red onion, tomatoes
frequently asked questions
Yes – just make sure they are fully defrosted before cooking. Pat the fillets dry before adding the glaze.
Absolutely! This recipe can easily be doubled for a family of four – or, if you’re anything like me, you like to have two pieces of salmon!….
Yes – if you don’t own an air fryer, you can make this recipe in an oven. Follow the recipe exactly and cook in the oven at 180C/160Fan for 18-20 minutes, turning the fillets halfway through and brushing with more glaze.
more easy air fryer recipes
Air Fryer Sweet Chili Salmon
A very quick and easy Air Fryer Salmon Recipe. Boneless salmon fillets coated in a sweet chilli glaze. It takes just a couple of minutes to prepare and no longer than 10 minutes to cook.
Ingredients
- 2 Skinless and Boneless Salmon Fillets (approximately 125g each)
- 3 1/2 tablespoons Sweet Chilli Sauce
- 1 Tablespoon Dark or Light Soy Sauce
- Juice of 1/2 a Lime
- 1 teaspoon garlic puree (optional)
Instructions
- In a small bowl, mix together the ingredients for the sauce.
- Place the salmon fillets on a plate and pour over the glaze. At this stage you can cover and refrigerate the salmon for up to 4 hours.
- Preheat the air fryer to 180C. Lift the salmon fillets out of the glaze and place in the air fryer basket, skin side down. If you like, line your air fryer tray with a piece of tin foil.
- Cook the salmon for about 5 minutes each side.
- While the salmon is cooking, place the remaining glaze in a small saucepan. Add one tablespoon of water and gently bring to the boil until slightly thickened. Pour the glaze over the cooked salmon.
Nutrition Information:
Yield: 2 Serving Size: 1Amount Per Serving: Calories: 370Total Fat: 14gSaturated Fat: 3gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 72mgSodium: 694mgCarbohydrates: 34gFiber: 1gSugar: 29gProtein: 26g
Calories and nutritional information are provided by a third party application and should be viewed as indicative figures only.