Air Fryer Sweet chili Salmon is easy to make with only five ingredients and in 10 minutes. This Thai-inspired fish is moist, tender, and full of sweet and savory flavors the whole family will love.
This Air Fryer salmon is a recipe you need in your back pocket, especially for busy weeknights. It’s so easy to make; your air fryer does the heavy lifting and cooks the salmon perfectly every time.
You’d be amazed at how juicy and tasty the fish turns out with only 5 ingredients and less than 10 minutes of cook time. It delivers tons of flavor that are sure to rock dinner time!
Ingredients
- Salmon fillets-cut into uniform thickness and weight to ensure even cooking
- Freshly cracked pepper- for an extra punch of heat
- Sweet chili sauce– I used a Thai brand called Mae Ploy which has the right balance of sweet and spicy in my opinion; if you’d like to control the sweetness, try the Heinz Chili sauce and add brown sugar or honey to your liking.
- Soy sauce-balances the sweetness with umami flavor
- Green onions and sesame seeds-optional for garnishing
Helpful tips
Helpful tips
- When buying salmon fillets, ask the fishmonger for the center cut as they’re mostly uniform in thickness and will cook more evenly.
- This recipe was developed using fresh fillets. If using frozen, make sure the fish is fully thawed for the best results.
- Pat the fillets dry with paper towels to ensure the basting sauce adheres well.
- For an extra boost of flavor, switch the salt with lemon pepper seasoning or add a teaspoon of sesame oil to the basting sauce.
How to serve and store
- Serve this Air fryer Thai-inspired salmon for lunch or dinner with steamed rice, mashed potatoes, or quinoa and a vegetable side dish such as sauteed spinach or bok choy.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container or resealable bags and refrigerate for up to 3 days.
- Reheat in a preheated 360 F air fryer for about 2 to 3 minutes or until warmed through. Or serve cold as topping for green salads or as filling for tortilla wraps and pita pockets.
Ingredients
- 4 (6 ounces each) salmon fillets
- 1/2 cup sweet chili sauce (Mae Ploy)
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1/2 teaspoon freshly cracked pepper
- green onions, optional
- sesame seeds, optional
Instructions
- Pat dry the salmon fillets with a paper towel and remove any stray bones.
- Season with pepper to taste.
- In a bowl, combine sweet chili sauce and soy sauce.
- Generously baste the tops and sides of the salmon fillets with the glaze and marinate in the refrigerator for about 20 to 30 minutes.
- Lightly grease the air fryer basket and arrange the salmon in a single layer.
- Cook in a preheated 400 F air fryer for about 7 to 8 minutes depending on thickness.
- .Remove from air fryer and garnish with chopped green onions and sesame seeds, if desired. Serve hot.
Notes
- When buying salmon fillets, ask the fishmonger for the center cut as they’re mostly uniform in thickness and will cook more evenly.
- Pat the fillets dry with paper towels to ensure the basting sauce adheres well.
- For an extra boost of flavor, switch the salt with lemon pepper seasoning or add a teaspoon of sesame oil to the basting sauce.
Nutrition Information
“This website provides approximate nutrition information for convenience and as a courtesy only. Nutrition data is gathered primarily from the USDA Food Composition Database, whenever available, or otherwise other online calculators.”
GailfromFL says
Wonderful!