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Air Fryer Sweet Chili Salmon

Air Fryer Sweet Chili Salmon: 10-Minute Sticky Goodness

Experience the delightful taste of Air Fryer Sweet Chili Salmon, a quick dinner bursting with flavor and health benefits.
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Prep Time 2 minutes
Cook Time 8 minutes
Resting Time 1 minute
Total Time 11 minutes
Servings: 2 fillets
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Asian
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Salmon
  • 2 fillets Salmon Fillets Fresh or thawed fillets yield the best texture.
For the Marinade
  • 1/4 cup Sweet Chili Sauce Consider a homemade chili glaze if preferred.
  • 1 tablespoon Olive Oil Helps ensure even cooking; avocado oil is a substitute.
  • 1 tablespoon Lemon Juice Can be swapped with lime juice.
  • 2 cloves Garlic Fresh garlic is best, but garlic powder may work.

Equipment

  • Air Fryer

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat the Air Fryer to 400°F (200°C).
  2. Pat your salmon fillets dry using paper towels and place them in a single layer in the air fryer basket.
  3. Brush the tops of the salmon fillets with sweet chili sauce until well coated.
  4. Cook the salmon in the air fryer for 8 to 10 minutes, until opaque and caramelized.
  5. Midway through cooking, brush a second layer of sweet chili sauce over the fillets.
  6. Remove the basket and let the salmon rest for about one minute before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1filletCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 25gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 400mgPotassium: 800mgSugar: 5gVitamin C: 3mgCalcium: 1mgIron: 2mg

Notes

For best results, adjust cooking time based on the thickness of salmon fillets and always use fresh ingredients.

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