How to Make The BEST Air Fryer Salmon - SO EASY!

apricot preserves

🥗Healthier: fruit puree

💰Cheaper: peach preserves

Peach preserves offer a similar sweetness and texture.

Dijon mustard

🥗Healthier: whole grain mustard

💰Cheaper: yellow mustard

Yellow mustard is more widely available and less expensive.

honey

🥗Healthier: agave syrup

💰Cheaper: corn syrup

Corn syrup is a budget-friendly sweetener.

fresh parsley

🥗Healthier: fresh cilantro

💰Cheaper: dried parsley

Dried parsley is a cost-effective alternative.

Take the salmon out and place it on a cutting board to rest for a few minutes.

Prepare the apricot sauce by adding 1/4 cup of apricot jam into a bowl.

Add 1 tablespoon of soy sauce to the bowl.

Add about 2 teaspoons of ginger from a tube to the bowl.

Add 1 teaspoon of garlic to the bowl.

Since honey mustard is not available, substitute with 1.5 tablespoons of honey and mix everything together.

Press all the water out of the salmon to remove any excess liquid.

Spray olive oil in the air fryer basket to prevent sticking, especially since the salmon has skin.

Place the salmon in the air fryer without foil, and cover it with half of the apricot glaze from the bowl.

Set the air fryer to 350°F and cook for 15 minutes.

Check the internal temperature of the salmon after about 14 minutes, aiming for 145°F.

If the salmon is overcooked (internal temperature in the 60s), recommend cooking for about 13 minutes instead.

Let the salmon rest for 1-2 minutes after cooking to prevent further cooking.

Add more apricot glaze on top of the salmon after resting.

Serve the salmon on a ritz cracker with whipped cream cheese on top.

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