This quick and easy Air Fryer Salmon is ready in only 15 minutes and seasoned with a zesty chili lime sauce. Perfect for an easy weeknight meal!
This quick and easy Air Fryer Salmon is ready in only 15 minutes and seasoned with a zesty chili lime sauce. Perfect for an easy weeknight meal!
Preheat your air fryer to 390°F. See Notes for Tips.
Combine olive oil, chile garlic sauce, lime juice, honey and garlic, whisk to combine. Set aside until ready to use or refrigerate overnight.
chile lime sauce in a small bowl
Sprinkle each salmon filet with salt, cumin, paprika and chipotle chili powder evenly.
Brush salmon filets with prepared sauce over the tops and sides. Reserve about ¼ of the sauce to drizzle over at the end.
salmon in an air fryer basket
Once air fryer is preheated, mist or baste the basket with olive oil and add the salmon filets to the basket carefully. If using fresh lemon slices add the around the salmon filets.
lemon slices on salmon filets
Air fry for 6-10 minutes or until salmon is cooked to your desire, I recommend an internal temperature of 145°F.
Once salmon is cooked through, carefully remove from the basket and serve warm drizzled with reserved sauce and side of choice.