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Air Fryer Maple Glazed Salmon

Air fryer maple glazed salmon is my weeknight fix when I want sticky, caramelized flavor without a mess. The maple-soy glaze pulls it all together every time.

Air Fryer Maple Glazed Salmon

Maple glazed salmon is a staple in my kitchen. The maple soy glaze caramelizes in the air fryer until it’s sticky and savory-sweet, wrapping the salmon in flavor that makes it hard to stop eating. It cooks quickly, it smells amazing, and it always feels like the right choice for dinner.

Why I Love This Recipe

Quick enough for a weeknight but still packed with flavor.
The maple soy glaze caramelizes in minutes.
Clean-up is minimal, which means I actually make this often.

Ingredients

Five ingredients are all it takes for this maple glazed salmon:

Maple syrup – pure maple only, the real stuff makes the glaze.
Soy sauce – low sodium so it doesn’t overpower the sweetness.
Garlic powder – simple but it works here.
Black pepper – I like it coarsely ground for a little bite.
Salmon fillets – fresh or thawed fillets work best.

How To Make Air Fryer Maple Glazed Salmon

Find the complete printable recipe with measurements in the recipe card at the BOTTOM OF THE POST.

Step One (marinate the salmon)
Grab a zip-top bag and pour in the maple syrup, soy sauce, garlic powder, and pepper. Add the salmon fillets, seal it up, and swish it around until everything’s coated. I let mine sit in the fridge for about 30 minutes so the glaze gets a head start.
Step Two (start cooking)
Move the salmon into the air fryer basket and save that marinade for later. Set it to 375°F (190°C) and let the salmon go for 8 minutes.
Step Three (glaze while cooking)
About halfway through, open the basket and brush the salmon with some of the marinade. Close it back up and finish the cook. Any marinade that’s still left at the end can be tossed.
Step Four (serve)
As soon as it’s done, serve it up. The glaze will be sticky, savory-sweet, and just right.

Recipe Tips

Some quick pointers that make this maple soy salmon come out right every time:

Cooking salmon in the air fryer doesn’t leave the kitchen smelling like fish.
If you’re starting with frozen fillets, thaw them before marinating. For salmon that cooks straight from the freezer, my air fryer frozen salmon is the one to check out.
Skin-on salmon is fine – just place it skin-side down in the basket.
To check doneness, press lightly on the fillet with a fork. If it flakes along the white lines, it’s ready.
For a no-glaze version, see my perfect air fryer salmon.

A Few Salmon Recipes You Should Try Next

When I’m not glazing with maple soy, these are the salmon recipes that show up in my kitchen.

Miso Glazed Salmon – sticky and salty-sweet.
Smoked Salmon Pasta with Lemon Dill Sauce – creamy with dill.
Spicy Salmon Sushi Bowls with Crispy Rice – bold flavors over crispy rice.
Air Fryer Salmon Bites – quick to cook, loaded with flavor.

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Print Recipe

4.92 from 24 votes

Air Fryer Maple Glazed Salmon

Air Fryer Maple Glazed Salmon cooks in minutes with a sticky maple soy glaze that’s savory-sweet, quick to prep, and perfect for weeknight dinners.

Prep Time40

Cook Time8

Total Time48

Course: Main Course

Cuisine: American

Keyword: Air Fryer Maple Glazed Salmon

Servings: people

Calories: 277kcal

Author: Cathy Pollak

Equipment

Ingredients

1/3 cup maple syrup
3 tbsps low-sodium soy sauce
1/2 tsp garlic powder
1/2 tsp coarsely ground black pepper
1 lb salmon fillets

Instructions

In a large zip-top bag, add maple syrup, soy sauce, garlic powder and pepper. Close the bag and shake to make sure everything gets combined. Open the bag to add in the salmon fillets. Place the bag in the fridge for 30 minutes to marinate.
1/3 cup maple syrup, 3 tbsps low-sodium soy sauce, 1/2 tsp garlic powder, 1/2 tsp coarsely ground black pepper
Remove salmon from the bag and place fillets in the air fryer basket; save the marinade. Set the air fryer to 375°F for 8 minutes.
1 lb salmon fillets
After 4 minutes, brush some of the marinade onto each salmon fillet, close, and let the salmon finish cooking. Discard any leftover marinade.
Serve immediately.

Video

Notes

For optimal outcomes when making this air fryer maple glazed salmon, I recommended referring to the recipe details within the post. The recipe post commonly includes valuable notes, expert tips and frequently asked questions, that are not presented in the recipe card, often including how to make this recipe dairy-free, gluten free or vegan and ideas for healthy ingredient substitutions or variations.

The provided nutrition information is merely an approximation, as variations can arise depending on the specific ingredients/brands you select.

Nutrition

Nutrition Facts

Air Fryer Maple Glazed Salmon

Amount Per Serving (4 oz)

Calories 277 Calories from Fat 83

% Daily Value*

Fat 9.2g14%

Saturated Fat 2.4g15%

Cholesterol 72mg24%

Sodium 220mg10%

Potassium 65mg2%

Carbohydrates 18.7g6%

Fiber 0.1g0%

Sugar 15.7g17%

Protein 29g58%

Vitamin A 4.1IU0%

Vitamin C 4mg5%

Calcium 33mg3%

Iron 4mg22%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

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