I made this Air Fryer Sriracha Bourbon Salmon and it was a hit!
How to Make Air Fryer Sriracha Bourbon Salmon
The glaze combines brown sugar, bourbon, ketchup, apple cider vinegar, Sriracha, and soy sauce for a balanced sweet-heat flavor.
It may sound like an unusual mix, but the result is wonderfully tasty.
I’m a sucker for dishes that marry sweet and spicy elements.
Just bring the sauce to a boil, then simmer for about 8–10 minutes until it reduces slightly and thickens. It will continue to thicken as it cools.
Brush the glaze onto the salmon, then place the fillets in the air fryer.
Set the air fryer to 400°F (about 200°C) and cook for roughly 12–14 minutes depending on the thickness of the fillets.
I recommend lightly spraying the air fryer basket with olive oil to prevent sticking and make cleanup easier.
The glaze caramelizes and forms a slightly crispy top — absolutely delicious.
Serve the salmon with extra sauce on the side.
This sriracha-bourbon sauce is versatile and would be great on many other proteins or vegetables.
Serve Suggestions
Air Fryer Sriracha Bourbon Salmon is excellent over steamed rice or cauliflower rice, paired with a simple green vegetable or a crisp salad for balance.
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Air Fryer Sriracha Bourbon Salmon
Salmon cooked to perfection in the air fryer with a sriracha bourbon glaze
Main Course
American
Air Fryer, Bourbon, Easy, Fish, Salmon, Sauce, Sriracha
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1/3 cup bourbon
- 1/3 cup ketchup
- 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
- 2 tablespoons Sriracha
- 1/2 tablespoon soy sauce
- 3/4 pound salmon (cut into 2 fillets)
Instructions
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Combine brown sugar, bourbon, ketchup, apple cider vinegar, Sriracha, and soy sauce in a small saucepan. Bring just to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer 8–10 minutes, whisking occasionally. The sauce will thicken more as it cools.
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Brush some glaze over the salmon and place the fillets skin-side down in the air fryer basket. Spray the basket with olive oil first to prevent sticking. Cook at 400°F for about 12 minutes, or up to 14 minutes for thicker fillets.
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Serve the salmon with the remaining Sriracha Bourbon sauce on the side.
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