Salmon Recipe with Maple Soy Glaze

Name: Air Fryer Salmon with Maple Soy Glaze
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 8 min
Total time: 33 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 3 tbsp pure maple syrup; 3 tbsp reduced sodium soy sauce (or gluten-free soy sauce); 1 tbsp sriracha hot sauce (use less if you don't like heat); 1 clove garlic (smashed); 4 wild salmon fillets (skinless (6 oz each))

This air fryer salmon with maple soy glaze is a five-ingredient dinner that delivers restaurant-quality flavor in under 15 minutes. The sticky-sweet glaze balances umami soy and sriracha heat for a perfectly caramelized crust.

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Air Fryer Salmon Recipe with Maple Soy Glaze

Total

33 min

Servings

4

Difficulty

Medium

Est. Cost

$13–$21

Recipe Source

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From Skinnytaste

Ingredients

3 tbsp pure maple syrup
3 tbsp reduced sodium soy sauce (or gluten-free soy sauce)
1 tbsp sriracha hot sauce (use less if you don't like heat)
1 clove garlic (smashed)
4 wild salmon fillets (skinless (6 oz each))

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Instructions

1
Combine maple syrup, soy sauce, sriracha and garlic in a small bowl, pour into a gallon sized resealable bag and add the salmon.
2
Marinate 15 to 20 minutes, turning once in a while. If you don't have time, 5 minutes will still be enough.
3
Lightly spray the basket with oil spray to prevent sticking or use air fryer parchment.
4
Remove the fish from the marinade, reserving and pat dry with paper towels.
5
Place the fish in the air fryer, in batches, air fry 400F 7 to 8 minutes, or longer depending on thickness of the salmon.
6
Meanwhile, pour the marinade in a small saucepan and bring to a simmer over medium-low heat and reduce until it thickens into a glaze, 1 to 2 minutes, careful not to dry it out. Spoon over salmon just before eating.
7
Use this skillet version if you don't have an air fryer.

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Tips & Notes

Pro tips

Smash the garlic clove with the flat of your knife to release oils and infuse the glaze without overpowering it.
Pat salmon dry before cooking to help the glaze adhere and create a better crust.
Brush the glaze on during the final 3–4 minutes of cooking to prevent charring while ensuring it caramelizes.
Don't overcrowd the air fryer basket; arrange fillets in a single layer for even heat circulation and browning.

Substitutions

Reduced sodium soy sauce → Tamari or coconut aminos (for gluten-free, lower sodium option)
Sriracha → Gochujang or chili paste (for deeper, more fermented heat)
Wild salmon fillets → Atlantic salmon or farmed salmon (farmed cooks slightly faster due to higher fat content)