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Air Fryer Salmon with Balsamic Glaze and Asparagus
A quick and elegant dinner featuring flaky salmon fillets coated in a tangy balsamic glaze, served with tender-crisp air fryer asparagus.
Prep 10 min
Cook 12 min
Total 22 min
Serves 4
Ingredients
Step 1 — For the Salmon
- 4 salmon fillets (about 6 oz each)
- 2 tbsp balsamic glaze
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp Dijon mustard
- Salt and black pepper to taste
Step 2 — For the Asparagus
- 1 lb asparagus, tough ends trimmed
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- Salt and black pepper to taste
Instructions
- 1
Prepare Asparagus
Toss the trimmed asparagus with 1 tbsp olive oil, salt, and pepper. Place in the air fryer basket.
- 2
Air Fry Asparagus
Cook at 370°F (185°C) for 8-10 minutes, until tender-crisp. Remove from basket and set aside.
- 3
Prepare Salmon
Pat salmon fillets dry. In a small bowl, whisk together balsamic glaze, 1 tbsp olive oil, Dijon mustard, salt, and pepper.
- 4
Air Fry Salmon
Brush the balsamic mixture generously over the salmon fillets. Place salmon in the air fryer basket (you may need to cook in batches depending on size). Cook at 370°F (185°C) for 8-12 minutes, depending on thickness, until cooked through and flakes easily with a fork.
- 5
Serve
Serve the glazed salmon with the air fryer asparagus.
Nutrition per serving: 380 cal · 38g protein · 10g carbs · 21g fat
For informational purposes only. Not medical or dietary advice. Verify ingredients for allergens, cooking times, and safe internal temperatures before serving.
