You’re gonna love this easy Air Fryer Salmon and Potatoes recipe! The strong, savory flavor of Dijon mustard mingles with pure maple syrup to top our sizzling salmon fillets, lightly sprinkled with salt and pepper.
A tasty and healthy salmon coupled with the golden crunchy roast potatoes thanks to the air fryer!
Yields: 4 portions
Prep Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 25 mins Total: 35 mins
Why try this easy Air Fryer Salmon and Potatoes recipe?
- Simple and flexible. The recipe is easy and can be modified depending on your mood. Even without glaze, it tastes wonderful!
- Healthy, clean ingredients. Thanks to the air fryer it uses a fraction of the oil that you would use if you fry or use standard roast potatoes recipes. Opt for wild salmon and organic potatoes for a luxurious dish worth every penny. The recipe is high in fiber, low fodmap, gluten-free, and works well for most people with various dietary requirements.
- Juicy and creamy. It’s the most tender air fryer salmon recipe you’ll ever taste also thanks to the Greek Yogurt.
- Hearty flavors. The maple dijon glaze smells lovely with the most nutritious wild salmon.
- Loved by little chefs. Our kitchen little helpers love to mix the sauce, brush it on the salmon and then add the spices on top as if they were sprinkles. This might even encourage them to taste it!
- Crunchy potatoes. The potatoes are so crunchy and a perfect match to the air-fried salmon.
- Faster cooking times
Ingredients
This maple mustard salmon is a big hit and these few ingredients are all you need to get a real punch of flavor. Here are the ingredients for 4 portions:
For the Potatoes
- 1/2 kg potatoes medium
- 1 bulb garlic or 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tbsp paprika sweet (optional)
- 1/2 bunch fresh sage or rosemary (optional)
- 2 tbsp olive oil
For the Salmon
- 4 salmon, fillets medium
- 1-2 tsp dijon mustard, paste
- 2 tbsp greek yogurt
- 1 tbsp maple syrup
How to make Airfried Maple Dijon Glazed Salmon and Potatoes
Prep the potatoes
Cooking the potatoes before the salmon is a must if your air fryer is too small. This also gives you time to preheat the air fryer for the salmon and lets you set different temperatures for the salmon and the potatoes.
1️⃣ Peel potatoes that are around 5cm or if you have larger ones just cut them into equal chunks.
2️⃣ In the airfryer basket, toss the potatoes, the spices, and the oil. Make sure to coat all the potatoes with oil and spices.
3️⃣ Airfry at 380°F (195°C) for 10 minutes. Flip the potatoes, and roast for 10 more minutes. Check that the potatoes are fork-tender and crispy on the outside.
Easy Air Fryer Salmon
While the potatoes are starting to roast, get your salmon ready for air frying.
1️⃣ Place the fillets skin-side down on a sheet of parchment paper. Cut the parchment paper a little smaller than the size of the basket and leave long sides to lift the salmon.
2️⃣ Use a pastry brush to spread the maple syrup, dijon mustard, and greek yogurt mix. Sprinkle some pepper if you like.
3️⃣ Bake for 13 to 16 minutes, or until cooked through. Cooking time depends on the size and thickness of the fillets. Remove the salmon from the basket immediately or it will continue to cook.
4️⃣ Garnish with the parsley, and serve with the potatoes. Enjoy!
Serving Suggestions
- The air-fried potatoes are a perfect side with the maply dijon glazed salmon.
- Other sides that go particularly well with salmon are steamed asparagus and broccoli. Another option is replacing the potatoes with rice.
Top Tips
1️⃣ No preheat is required for the potatoes but a couple of minutes will assure that your potatoes be crunchier. However, it is important that before you cook the salmon the air fryer is preheated.
2️⃣ Pat the surface of the salmon dry with paper towels to help the seasonings stick to the salmon.
FAQs
Air-fried salmon is a very great healthy option to pan-fried and oven-baked salmon. However, the result will be more like it is oven-baked rather than pan-fried.
Yes, you can freeze air-fried salmon but when reheated the salmon would not taste as fresh and soft as when you cook it the first time.
Yes, since an air fryer is particularly suited for cooking frozen food.
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- Salmon Quiche Mary Berry is a family-friendly takeout meal for picnics
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- Airfryer Roast Potatoes with Olive Oil
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Maple Dijon Air Frier Salmon and Potatoes
Ingredients
For the Potatoes
- 1/2 kg potatoes medium
- 1 bulb garlic or 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tbsp paprika sweet (optional)
- 1/2 bunch sage fresh (optional)
- 2 tbsp olive oil
For the Salmon
- 4 salmon fillets (medium)
- 1-2 tsp dijon mustard paste
- 2 tbsp greek yogurt
- 1 tbsp maple syrup
Instructions
Start with the Potatoes
- In the airfryer basket, toss the potatoes, the spices, and the oil.
- Make sure to coat all the potatoes with oil and spices.
- Roast at 380°F (195°C) for 10 minutes
- Flip the potatoes, and roast for 10 more minutes.
- Check that the potatoes are fork-tender and crispy on the outside.
In the meantime prepare the salmon
- Place the fillets skin-side down on a sheet of parchment paper. Cut the parchment paper a little smaller than the size of the basket and leave long sides to lift the salmon.
- Use a pastry brush to spread the maple syrup, dijon mustard and greek yogurt mix. Sprinkle some pepper if you like.
- Bake for 13 to 16 minutes, or until cooked through. Cooking time depends on the size and thickness of the fillets. Remove the salmon from the basket immediately or it will continue to cook.
- Garnish with the parsley, serve with the potatoes. Enjoy!
