If you're a fan of salmon, this air fryer recipe could be just what you need. The simple glaze takes minutes to prepare and can make your salmon even more delicious on a weeknight dinner.
Why Brown Sugar Works Wonders for Salmon
Remarkably adaptable and simple to prepare, salmon features prominently in numerous households' midweek meal repertoires. Salmon is an extraordinarily wholesome food, making it a preferred choice for many Britons looking to increase their protein intake while also raising their consumption of beneficial omega-3 fatty acids and vitamin D. Indeed, countless experts consider it a food that strengthens the immune system.
If you're looking to incorporate more salmon into your diet while boosting its taste, this culinary tip might be precisely what you're after. When buying salmon, you can simply pop it into a preheated oven and allow it to cook, as many believe that salmon is delightful by itself. Nevertheless, some choose to prepare marinades or season the fish with spices like cumin and paprika.
Baker Amanda Rettke has revealed on her recipe blog, I Am Baker, a straightforward ingredient that can elevate your salmon into an outstanding dish - and that's using brown sugar. She explained, "Brown sugar-glazed salmon is a simple and delicious way to kick your salmon up a notch. I love the contrast of the light and flaky salmon with a sweet brown sugar glaze. It's easy enough to put together for a weeknight dinner, and the kids love it too!"
The Secret Ingredient: Brown Sugar
The brown sugar coating imparts an irresistible savoury-sweet taste to the flaky, delicate salmon. Either light or dark brown sugar works in this salmon preparation, though dark brown sugar contains slightly more molasses, which provides additional depth of flavour. The best bit? Preparation takes just 10 minutes, cooking in the air fryer a mere five to seven minutes, and washing up afterwards couldn't be simpler.
Ingredients
- 50g of brown sugar
- Two tablespoons of Dijon mustard
- Four boneless salmon fillets
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Method
Begin by heating the air fryer to 200C, and while it warms up, combine the brown sugar and Dijon mustard in a small bowl, whisking thoroughly before spooning the mixture evenly over the fillets. For simplicity, you can leave the skin on the salmon throughout the cooking process.
Place the salmon fillets into the air fryer basket and pour the glaze evenly over the top. Cook for five to seven minutes, or until cooked through. Timings may vary depending on your air fryer model, so keep a close eye on progress. You're essentially aiming to lightly char the exterior of the fish.
You can line the basket with foil for effortless cleaning, or use a non-stick spray, according to your air fryer's guidelines. Salmon is fully cooked when the flesh is a consistent pink colour through the centre. Bear in mind that the fish will carry on cooking for a few minutes after being removed from the heat.
