Maple Marinated Salmon: Oven and Air Fryer Methods
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Maple syrup, soy and garlic make a simple refrigerator marinade for salmon. Choose the oven or air fryer method and use portion thickness to guide the final cooking time.
Maple Marinated Salmon: Oven and Air Fryer Methods
- Yield
- 2β4 servings
- Prep
- 10 min
- Cook
- 20 min oven / 11β12 min air fryer
- Chill / marinate
- 30 min
Ingredients
- Β½ cup maple syrup
- 2 Tablespoons soy sauce or tamari (choose a labeled gluten-free option if needed)
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- ΒΌ teaspoon garlic salt (or 1/8 teaspoon granulated garlic and 1/8 teaspoon salt)
- 1/8 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1 lb. Salmon (cut in 2 or 4 portions, depending on desired serving sizes)
Step-by-step instructions
- Whisk maple syrup, soy sauce or tamari, garlic, garlic salt and pepper.
- Coat salmon in a shallow dish, cover and refrigerate for 30 minutes, turning once halfway through.
- Oven method: preheat to 400Β°F. Bake salmon uncovered about 20 minutes, checking earlier for thin portions, until the thickest part reaches 145Β°F.
- Air fryer method: preheat to 375Β°F. Arrange salmon in one layer and cook about 11β12 minutes, adjusting for thickness, until 145Β°F.
- Discard used marinade and serve promptly.
What to serve alongside
Rice and steamed broccoli.
Helpful questions
How do I keep the seafood tender?
Marinate in the refrigerator for 30 minutes and discard marinade that has touched raw fish.
Can I use frozen seafood?
Yes, when it is suitable for this recipe. Thaw it in the refrigerator after removing vacuum packaging, then pat dry before cooking. Follow the recipe or product label if it specifically calls for cooking from frozen.
