Sticky Sesame-Ginger Salmon

Salmon fillets glazed with soy, honey, sesame oil, ginger, and garlic - air fried in the Cosori Iconic until sticky and caramelized. The glaze goes dark and lacquered, the salmon stays tender. Finished with sesame seeds and scallions. Dinner in 20 minutes.

Why You'll Love Sticky Sesame-Ginger Salmon❤️

This is the recipe that shows what the Cosori Iconic's PFAS-free ceramic coating actually does. A sticky honey-soy glaze that would normally cement itself to any cooking surface caramelizes beautifully and releases cleanly. No parchment paper, no foil, no wrestling food off the basket. The salmon cooks evenly, the glaze gets dark and lacquered, and cleanup is a wipe-down. The flavor is classic - salty, sweet, nutty, with a ginger bite that cuts through the richness.

Tips and Tricks

• Pat the salmon completely dry before glazing - wet fish won't caramelize as well.
• Don't skip the 10-15 minute marination - it lets the glaze penetrate and builds a better crust.
• Watch the last 2 minutes closely. Honey glazes can go from caramelized to burnt quickly at high heat.
• Use a mix of white and black sesame seeds for visual contrast.

Variations

• Add a splash of rice vinegar to the glaze for extra tang.
• Swap honey for maple syrup for a deeper, less floral sweetness.
• Add a pinch of red pepper flakes or gochugaru to the glaze for heat.

Substitutions

• Salmon → arctic char or trout (same cook time).
• Soy sauce → coconut aminos for a lower-sodium option.
• Honey → maple syrup or agave.
• Fresh ginger → ½ teaspoon ground ginger in a pinch.

Best served with

• Steamed jasmine rice.
• Quick-pickled cucumbers.
• Sautéed bok choy or broccolini.

How to Store Leftovers

Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 days. Salmon is best reheated gently - air fryer at 300°F for 3-4 minutes or enjoy cold over a rice bowl.

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Salmon glazed with soy, honey, sesame oil, ginger, and garlic - air fried in the Cosori Iconic until sticky and caramelized. Sesame seeds and scallions to finish.

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Prep Time 11 minutes mins

Cook Time 6 minutes mins

Total Time 21 minutes mins

Servings: 2 servings

Course: Entree

Cuisine: Asian Inspired

Calories: 197

Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition

Ingredients

  

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• 3 tablespoon soy sauce
• 2 tablespoon honey
• 1 tablespoon sesame oil
• 1 tablespoon fresh ginger finely grated
• 2 cloves garlic finely grated
• 2 skin-on salmon fillets 6 oz each
• kosher salt
• black pepper
• 1 tablespoon sesame seeds
• 2 scallions thinly sliced

Equipment

• Cosori Iconic Stainless Steel Air Fryer
• Small mixing bowl
• Paper Towels

Method

 

1. Whisk soy sauce, honey, sesame oil, grated ginger, and grated garlic together in a small bowl.
2. Pat salmon fillets dry with paper towels. Season lightly with salt and pepper.
3. Pour glaze over the salmon and coat evenly. Marinate 10-15 minutes.
4. Place salmon skin-side down in the Cosori Iconic Air Fryer basket.
5. Air fry at 400°F for 6 minutes until glaze is caramelized and salmon is cooked through.
6. Pour reserved marinade into a small pan over medium heat and reduce until slightly thickened.
7. Spoon a little sauce on the plate. Place salmon on top.
8. Brush the fish with the reduced glaze.
9. Scatter sesame seeds over the top.
10. Finish with sliced scallions.

Nutrition

Serving: 2servingsCalories: 197kcalCarbohydrates: 23gProtein: 5gFat: 11gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 5gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gSodium: 1515mgPotassium: 162mgFiber: 1gSugar: 18gVitamin A: 125IUVitamin C: 4mgCalcium: 32mgIron: 1mg

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