This air fryer honey mustard salmon is quick enough to make for a weeknight. Sweet-sharp honey mustard is a perfect flavor match for succulent salmon, and preparing it in the air fryer is the next best thing to grilling with half the trouble.
Ingredients
- 1 pound salmon filet
- 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon honey
- 0.5 teaspoons salt
- 0.25 teaspoons black pepper
Instructions
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1
Gather all ingredients. Preheat an air fryer to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
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2
Stir Dijon and honey together in a small bowl; brush over salmon. Season with salt and pepper. Place salmon in a single layer in the air fryer basket.
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3
Air fry salmon in the preheated air fryer until fish flakes easily with a fork, 7 to 9 minutes. depending on thickness.
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4
For sauce, melt butter in a small saucepan over medium heat. Remove from heat and pour in whiskey. Return saucepan to heat and allow flame to burn off the alcohol.
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5
Stir in cream, Dijon, and honey; bring to a gentle boil and cook until sauce thickens slightly, 1 to 2 minutes. Season with salt and pepper.
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6
Transfer salmon to plates, and garnish with sauce and fresh thyme.
Nutrition Facts
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