Air Fryer Sesame-Glazed Salmon

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-04-13 · Updated 2026-04-13

Salmon fillets coated in a glossy sesame-honey sauce and air-fried until perfectly crisp, served with steamed broccoli. This Asian-inspired air-fryer recipe, ready in about 22 minutes, pairs salmon fillets, sesame oil, soy sauce for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 380 calories and feeds 2, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Ingredients

• 1 lb, skin-on salmon fillets
• 1 tbsp sesame oil
• 2 tbsp soy sauce
• 1 tbsp honey
• 1 tbsp rice vinegar
• 2 cloves, minced garlic
• 2 tbsp, sliced green onions
• 2 cups, chopped broccoli

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Whisk 1 tbsp sesame oil, 2 tbsp soy sauce, 1 tbsp honey, 1 tbsp rice vinegar, and 2 cloves minced garlic in a small bowl until combined.
2. Step 2: Place 1 lb salmon fillets skin-side down in air fryer basket. Brush with 2 tbsp of the sauce mixture. Air fry at 375°F for 12 minutes.
3. Step 3: While salmon cooks, steam 2 cups chopped broccoli for 5 minutes until bright green and crisp-tender. Brush salmon with remaining sauce and top with 2 tbsp sliced green onions before serving.