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Air Fryer Hoisin Salmon

Salmon fillets brushed with a hoisin, soy, and ginger glaze that caramelises fast in the air fryer for a glossy lacquer. Two light coats with a rest between beat one heavy one.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 9 minutes
Total Time 19 minutes
Servings: 3 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Asian
Calories: 360
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 3 fillets salmon 6 to 8 oz each, skinless
  • 6-9 tbsp hoisin sauce 2 to 3 tbsp per fillet
  • 1 tbsp soy sauce
  • 1 tsp rice vinegar or mirin
  • 1 garlic clove minced
  • 1/2 tsp fresh ginger minced
  • 1/2 tsp sesame oil
  • kosher salt and black pepper
  • sesame seeds and thinly sliced green onions to finish

Equipment

  • Air fryer
  • Small bowl
  • Whisk
  • Paper towels

Method
 

  1. Whisk the hoisin, soy, rice vinegar, garlic, ginger, and sesame oil.
  2. Pat the salmon dry, season with salt and pepper, and brush with a thin layer of glaze.
  3. Preheat the air fryer to 400°F (200°C) for 2 to 3 minutes.
  4. Brush on a second thin coat and cook 7 to 10 minutes, until caramelised and just opaque.
  5. Optional 1 to 2 minute broil to deepen the colour. Finish with sesame and scallions.

Notes

Two light coats with a brief rest between beat one heavy coat that runs and turns sticky.
No flipping: salmon rarely needs turning in the air fryer.
Rest 1 minute after cooking to keep it moist but firm.