Sticky Sesame-Ginger Salmon

A grilled salmon fillet topped with sesame seeds and sliced green onions, served on a plate with a dark soy-based sauce.

Sticky Sesame-Ginger Salmon

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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

Cook Time 6

Total Time 21

Servings: 2 servings

Course: Entree

Cuisine: Asian Inspired

Calories: 197

Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients

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

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

Notes

Storage: cover and refrigerate for up to 3 days. Reheat gently in a low oven or air fryer to bring back some of the caramelized edges.

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