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A fork in a fillet of salmon topped with sweet chili sauce.
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Sweet Chili Salmon (Air Fryer or Oven)

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
Author: Alicia

Equipment

  • 1 Air Fryer (optional)

Ingredients

  • 4 4-6oz salmon fillets, skin on
  • 1/2 cup sweet chili sauce
  • kosher salt to taste
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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 10-15 minutes to marinate.

Air Fryer Method

  • Preheat air fryer to 400 degrees Fahrenheit. 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 sweet chili sauce on top of the fillets.

Oven Broiler Method

  • 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 from Trader Joe's (ready in 3 minutes), sliced cucumber, steamed or roasted broccoli and cauliflower, and toasted sesame seeds. 
  • If using frozen salmon, place in the fridge to defrost overnight and pat dry before marinating. 

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
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