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air fryer sweet and spicy salmon recipe
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Sweet and Spicy Salmon Recipe

Make this easy air fryer salmon in just 30 minutes. The outside turns crisp with sweet and spicy flavors, while the inside stays tender and flaky. It’s a tasty choice for any occasion.
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time15 minutes
Total Time30 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Servings: 4 people
Calories: 190kcal
Author: The Carefree Kitchen

Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons light brown sugar
  • 3/4 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 3/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 pound salmon (4) 4-ounce filets
  • 2 teaspoons spicy brown mustard
  • 2 tablespoons parsley chopped; for garnish
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Instructions

  • Preheat the air fryer to 400 degrees F.
  • In a small bowl, combine the brown sugar, smoked paprika, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
  • Pat the salmon dry with a paper towel, then use a pastry brush to add about 1/2 teaspoon of mustard to each salmon filet. Sprinkle each of the filets with 1/4 of the spice mixture, then let the salmon sit for about 10 minutes before cooking.
  • After 10 minutes, place salmon in the preheated air fryer, giving each filet about an inch of space on all sides. If they don't all fit, cook them in batches. Cook for 6-8 minutes, or until the salmon reaches an internal temperature of 135 degrees F.
  • Once cooked, remove the filets from the air fryer and transfer to a plate. Cover with aluminum foil while cooking any remaining salmon. Garnish with chopped parsley and serve warm. Enjoy!

Notes

Oven Baked Salmon: Place the filets on an aluminum foil-lined baking sheet.  Bake in a preheated 425-degrees F oven for 6-8 minutes, depending on how thick the filets are.  Begin checking the salmon for doneness at 6 minutes.
You can also bake this as a full filet—just don't cut into individual portions before cooking. The cooking time will be closer to 10 minutes. 
Storing instructions: store leftover salmon in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.
Reheating: to reheat in the air fryer, wrap the salmon in foil and heat in a 350 degree air fryer for just a few minutes.

Nutrition

Calories: 190kcal | Carbohydrates: 7g | Protein: 23g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 62mg | Sodium: 517mg | Potassium: 598mg | Fiber: 0.4g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 401IU | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 25mg | Iron: 1mg