Air Fryer Sriracha Honey Salmon with Crunchy Cabbage

Ingredients

• 1 Salmon fillet (Individual wrapped, pat dry before seasoning)
• Salt (to taste)
• 0.5 tsp Garlic powder
• 0.5 tsp Paprika
• 0.25 tsp Ginger powder
• 0.5 tsp Onion powder
• 1 tbsp Sriracha
• 1 tbsp Light mayonnaise
• 1 tsp Raw honey
• 2 cup Cabbage (shredded)
• 1 tbsp Bachan's Japanese Barbecue Sauce
• 0.5 tsp Buldak sauce (just a tiny bit)
• 1 tsp Rice vinegar
• 0.5 tsp Sesame oil (a few drops)
• Lemon juice (for zest/finishing)
• 1 tsp Balsamic vinaigrette (for finishing)
• 1 Green onions (sliced for garnish)
• 1 tsp Sesame seeds (freshly ground if possible)

Steps

1. 1

   Prep your salmon by patting it dry with paper towels.

2. 2

   Season the salmon with salt, garlic powder, paprika, ginger powder, and onion powder.

3. 3

   In a small bowl, mix together the sriracha, light mayo, and raw honey to create the glaze.

4. 4

   Brush the sauce onto the salmon.

5. 5

   Place the salmon in the air fryer and cook at 365°F (185°C) for 6-7 minutes.

6. 6

   Flip the salmon and air fry the other side for another 6-7 minutes.

7. 7

   While the salmon cooks, heat a pan over medium heat for the cabbage.

8. 8

   Add the shredded cabbage to the pan along with Japanese Bachan sauce, a small amount of Buldak sauce, rice vinegar, and a few drops of sesame oil.

9. 9

   Stir-fry the cabbage just long enough that it is cooked through but still retains a crunchy texture.

10. 10

    Once the salmon is finished, plate it alongside the cabbage.

11. 11

    Finish the dish by adding a squeeze of lemon juice, a drizzle of balsamic vinaigrette, sliced green onions, and freshly ground sesame seeds.

Notes

The author recommends using a sesame seed grinder to get a more toasty aroma. The salmon used was Costco frozen individually wrapped fillets.

Nutrition per serving

• main
• air-fryer
• seafood
• healthy
• quick-meal
• low-carb