Air Fryer Honey Mustard Salmon is a flavorful, easy weeknight meal that combines the richness of salmon with a zesty honey mustard glaze. Perfectly seasoned and crisped in the air fryer, then drizzled with a spicy-sweet garlic sauce, this dish brings bold flavor with minimal effort. Great for busy moms who want something delicious, nutritious, and family-friendly in under an hour.
Air Fryer Honey Mustard Salmon is a flavorful, easy weeknight meal that combines the richness of salmon with a zesty honey mustard glaze. Perfectly seasoned and crisped in the air fryer, then drizzled with a spicy-sweet garlic sauce, this dish brings bold flavor with minimal effort. Great for busy moms who want something delicious, nutritious, and family-friendly in under an hour.
In a small bowl, combine 1 tsp salt, ground mustard, onion powder, smoked paprika, old bay seasoning , white pepper 1 ½ tsp red pepper flakes and lemon pepper seasoning , mix well to combine. Remove sales from salmon ( I leave the skin on)Wash salmon with water and lemon juice, pat dry and lather with 1 tbsp olive oil. Season well on both sides with dry seasonings mixture, rub 3 tbsp Dijon mustard on each side and lather well, rub cornstarch on each piece and rub well. Preheat Air fryer on 355 and Air fry for 25 minutes. In the meantime in a sauce pan, add remaining 1 tbsp olive oil, and butter, when butter melts add the minced garlic , and sauté for 3 minutes. Add honey and remaining 2 tbsp Dijon mustard, stir well to combine, add water, remaining 1 tsp red pepper flakes, turmeric powder and garlic salt, and lemon juice stir well to combine, cook for 3 minutes stirring constantly. Drizzle all over cooked salmon and serve.