Air Fryer Gochujang Salmon
This is a fast recipe for when you want something that tastes complex but takes less than 20 minutes to execute. The high, circulating heat of the air fryer is perfect for salmon; it creates a caramelized, almost-charred glaze on top while keeping the inside from drying out.
Ingredients
- 4 skin-on salmon fillets 6-oz
- 3 tbsp gochujang
- 2 tbsp low-sodium soy sauce
- 1 tbsp maple syrup
- 1 tbsp rice vinegar
- 1 tbsp garlic-ginger paste
- 1 tsp toasted sesame oil
- 1 tsp fish sauce
- Toasted sesame seeds for garnish
- Sliced scallions for garnish
Method
- Whisk together gochujang, soy sauce, maple syrup, rice vinegar, garlic-ginger paste, sesame oil, and fish sauce. Reserve 1/3 of glaze for serving.
- Pat salmon fillets completely dry with paper towels.
- Brush salmon tops and sides with glaze, keeping skin dry.
- Preheat air fryer to 400F.
- Place salmon skin-side down in air fryer basket, avoiding overcrowding.
- Air fry 7-10 minutes until glaze is caramelized and internal temp reaches 130-135F.
- Transfer to plates, drizzle with reserved glaze.
- Top with sesame seeds and scallions. Serve immediately.
Notes
Cook time varies based on fillet thickness.
Work in batches if needed to avoid overcrowding.