Go Back
–+ servings
A fork in a fillet of salmon topped with sweet chili sauce.
Print Recipe
5 from 4 votes

Sweet Chili Salmon

The easiest salmon recipe you'll ever make! A perfect mix of sweet and spicy sweet chili is combined with broiled or air fried salmon fillets for the perfect dinner.
Prep Time3 minutes
Marinating Time30 minutes
Total Time33 minutes
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American, Asian
Diet: Gluten Free, Low Calorie, Low Fat, Low Lactose, Low Salt
Servings: 4 people
Calories: 247kcal
Author: Alicia

Equipment

  • 1 Air Fryer (optional)

Ingredients

  • 4 4-6oz salmon fillets, skin on
  • ½ cup sweet chili sauce
  • kosher salt to taste
US Customary - Metric

Instructions

  • Pat salmon fillets dry with a paper towel. Pour sweet chili sauce into a shallow dish that fits all the fillets. Place the salmon, skin side up with the fish in the sauce. Cover and place in the fridge for at least 30 minutes to marinate, up to 8 hours.
  • Air Fryer Instructions - Preheat air fryer to 400 degrees F. Oil the basket with whatever mild vegetable oil you have on hand, then place the marinated salmon fillets skin side down into the air fryer basket. Don't dump the marinade dish yet! Cook for 9-10 minutes, stopping halfway through to use a spoon a little more of the leftover sweet chili sauce on top of the fillets.
  • Broiler Instructions - Preheat oven broiler to HIGH heat. Place the salmon fillets on top of a baking sheet covered with aluminum foil, skin side down. Place in the middle of the oven, broiling till browned in spots and medium doneness - about 4-6 minutes. Watch carefully so the top does not burn. Use the foil to wrap up the fish until ready to serve.
  • Remove the salmon from the air fryer or broiler and serve with rice and toasted sesame seeds, if desired. Drizzle with a little more sweet chili sauce, if desired.

Notes

  • I used Pretty Thai sweet chili sauce for this recipe. It's got a little heat, but not too spicy. 
  • This meal pairs well with microwavable rice bags (ready in 3 minutes), sliced cucumber, steamed or roasted broccoli and cauliflower, and toasted sesame seeds. 
  • It also pairs well with mac and cheese for kids (or picky dads). 

Nutrition

Calories: 247kcal | Carbohydrates: 16g | Protein: 26g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 70mg | Sodium: 250mg | Potassium: 625mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 10g | Vitamin A: 51IU | Calcium: 15mg | Iron: 1mg