BBQ Glazed Air Fryer Salmon
Ingredients
- 4 (6-ounce) center-cut salmon fillets
- 1 tablespoon avocado oil
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, freshly cracked
- 1/2 cup ketchup
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar, packed
- 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
Instructions
- Pat salmon fillets completely dry with paper towels. Season all over with kosher salt and black pepper. Let sit at room temperature for 15 minutes.
- In a small bowl, whisk together ketchup, brown sugar, apple cider vinegar, Worcestershire sauce, smoked paprika, garlic powder, and onion powder until smooth.
- Preheat the air fryer to 400°F (200°C) for 3-5 minutes.
- Brush the salmon fillets with avocado oil. Place them skin-side down in the preheated air fryer basket, ensuring they are not overcrowded. Cook for 5 minutes.
- Pause the air fryer, pull out the basket, and brush a generous layer of the BBQ glaze over the top of each fillet.
- Return the basket to the air fryer and cook for another 3-5 minutes, or until the internal temperature reaches 145°F and the glaze is bubbly.
- Carefully remove the salmon from the air fryer and let it rest for 1-2 minutes before serving.
Notes
For best results, use an instant-read thermometer to ensure the salmon is cooked to a perfect 145°F and not a degree more.