Maple-Dijon Glazed Salmon

Name: Maple-Dijon Glazed Salmon
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1.5 lb salmon fillets (5–6 oz each); 1 tsp kosher salt (half if table salt); ½ tsp black pepper; 2 tbsp maple syrup; 1 tbsp Dijon mustard; 1 tbsp whole-grain mustard; 1 tbsp lemon juice; 1 clove garlic, grated

Salmon fillets brushed with a maple, two-mustard and lemon glaze that caramelizes while the fish cooks.

Why it works: Tangy mustard balances the maple, and a thin glaze caramelizes in the 10 minutes salmon needs, so it never turns candy-sweet.

Total about 20 minNot yet family-testedSettings verified

Fine-tuned settings

Air Fryer (4 qt)

Air Fry 390°F 10–13 min

Zone/accessory: Basket

Tip: Chart amount: 2 fillets (4 oz); cook in batches.

Air Fryer Pro (5 qt)

Air Fry 390°F 10–15 min

Zone/accessory: Basket

Tip: Single layer.

Crispi Glass (4 qt)

Air Fry Air Fry preset (400–425°F) 10–15 min

Zone/accessory: 4-qt container

Tip: Chart amount: 4 fillets (4 oz).

DualZone 2-Basket (8 qt)

Air Fry + Match Cook 400°F both zones 13–17 min

Zone/accessory: Split between Z1 and Z2

Tip: One basket only: 7–12 min.

DualZone 2-Basket (10 qt)

Air Fry + Match Cook 400°F both zones 16–20 min

Zone/accessory: Split between Z1 and Z2

Tip: Chart amount: 4 fillets per zone. One basket: 7–12 min.

Any air fryerdraft setting

Any air fryer 390°F 10–13 min

Tip: Thicker fillets take longer; check from 10 min.

Starting point from our kitchen. Check your manual. Cook to the safe temp.

Settings source: Times from Ninja AF100, AF141, FN101, DZ201 & DZ302 cook charts; USDA 145°F

Sources: Ninja AF100 Series Air Fryer Cook Charts · Ninja AF141 Air Fryer Pro 3-in-1 Quick Start Guide · Ninja Crispi FN101 Series Quick Start Guide & Recipes · Ninja Foodi 2-Basket Air Fryer DZ201 Quick Start Guide · Ninja Foodi XL 2-Basket Air Fryer DZ302 Quick Start Guide · USDA FSIS Safe Minimum Internal Temperature Chart · FoodSafety.gov Safe Minimum Internal Temperatures

The 'Any air fryer'/'Any slow cooker' fallback is general guidance, not from a chart.

ServingsBase 4

Ingredients

1.5 lb salmon fillets (5–6 oz each)
1 tsp kosher salt (half if table salt)
½ tsp black pepper
2 tbsp maple syrup
1 tbsp Dijon mustard
1 tbsp whole-grain mustard
1 tbsp lemon juice
1 clove garlic, grated

Steps

Pat the fillets dry and season with salt and pepper.
Stir maple syrup, both mustards, lemon juice and garlic together.
Brush the glaze over the tops and sides. Place skin-side down in a single layer (a strip of foil under them makes lifting easy).
Cook as shown in your settings; no flipping.
Done at 145°F or when it flakes easily. Spoon any leftover glaze over the top.

Safe temperature

145°F. Or until it flakes easily and is no longer translucent.