Spicy Air Fryer Salmon

This quick and easy Spicy Air Fryer Salmon is coated in a creamy and spicy mayo sauce then cooked to perfection in about 10 minutes.

Serve this delicious salmon recipe on a bed of rice with a side of green beans or broccoli for an epic meal.

Spicy Air Fryer Salmon

Lately I’ve been obsessed with making sushi bowls for a quick lunch at home. I combine imitation crab meat with some kewpie mayo, sririacha hot sauce and a dash of sesame oil to create that signature spicy California roll flavor.

I decided to spread that same sauce mixture over a fresh salmon filet and cook it in the air fryer and it was seriously delicious.

Ingredients Needed

Here are the basic ingredients you’ll need in order to make this quick salmon recipe in the air fryer. As always, you can find the printable instructions below.

• Salmon Filets – you can leave the skin on or remove if desired.
• Kewpie Japanese Mayo – usually found near the Asian ingredients aisle.
• Sriracha Hot Sauce – use more or less to your desired taste
• Sesame Oil
• Salt and Pepper

How To Make Spicy Air Fryer Salmon

Don’t be afraid of the term spicy in this recipe, you have complete control over how hot you want to make it. It’s more of a nod to the spicy salmon sushi roll, since I love to serve this with sushi rice and nori snack wrappers.

Make Spicy Mayo Sauce

To make the creamy spicy mayo sauce, simply combine the kewpie Japanese mayo with your desired amount of sriracha hot sauce. Add in a little sesame oil to balance out the savoury flavor and stir it all together.

Coat Salmon with Sauce

Use a spoon to dollop on about a tablespoon of sauce per filet, then spread the sauce all over the top and the sides to coat it completely.

Season the salmon with salt and pepper.

PRO TIP: save some of the sauce for after it’s done cooking to drizzle on top of the cooked salmon.

Cook Salmon In Air Fryer

For easy cooking and clean up, place a sheet of parchment paper underneath your salmon in the air fryer basket.

This is my favorite Air Fryer to use so far.

Cook the salmon in a preheated air fryer at 400 degrees F. for 8 to 12 minutes. The salmon will get golden brown on the outside, while remaining nice and moist on the inside.

What temperature should Salmon be Cooked to?

The FDA recommends that salmon should be cooked to 145 degrees F to be safe to eat.

However – you can consume salmon at a lower internal temperature, with risk of foodborne illness. (Similar to the warnings they give you at a sushi restaurant when eating raw fish.)

Personally I prefer my salmon when it’s cooked to about 125 to 130 degrees F. The salmon is still very moist and flakes beautifully with a fork.

The instructions in the recipe will get your salmon to the safe point, but use an instant read thermometer for best accuracy.

What To Serve With Salmon

This spicy salmon begs to be served over a bed of warm sticky rice. Lately I’ve been purchasing these packs of microwavable sticky rice and stirring in a little rice vinegar after it’s cooked. I’ll work on a homemade sticky rice recipe to post on my site soon!

Try adding any of these sides with the salmon and rice…

• Cooked green beans
• Sliced cucumber, avocado and shredded carrots (cold)
• Edamame
• Sautéed Zucchini

How To Store Salmon

When purchasing your salmon, make sure to look for freshness. Salmon should have a mild scent and firm flesh. Boneless salmon is easiest to prepare, but removing bones is not too difficult either.

Raw salmon should be prepared within 1 to 2 days of purchasing, otherwise, wrap tightly and store in freezer (up to 3 months) until ready to cook.

Store your cooked salmon in an air tight container for up to 3 days, but it is best when consumed within 1 day.

More Salmon Recipes

Salmon is a fantastic choice of protein because it’s high in protein and filled with heart-healthy omega-3 fatty acids. Plus it’s quick to prepare and tastes amazing. Here are a few more easy salmon recipes I think you’ll enjoy…

• Easy Baked Salmon Recipe
• Grilled Salmon with Greek Salsa
• Lemon Basil Grilled Salmon
• Pan Seared Salmon with Lemon and Garlic

I can’t wait for you to give this Spicy Air Fryer Salmon recipe a try! I know you’re going to love it!