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Sweet Sumac Salmon (Oven or Air Fryer)

  • Prep Time: 5 minutes
  • Cook Time: 14 minutes
  • Total Time: 19 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Oven or Air Fryer
  • Cuisine: Mediterranean
  • Diet: Gluten Free

Description

This Sweet Sumac Salmon blends the tangy brightness of sumac with a touch of honey for the perfect balance of sweet, tart, and savory. You can bake it in the oven or air fry it for a crisp, golden finish that’s full of flavor and ready in under 20 minutes.


Ingredients

Scale
  • 4 salmon fillets (about 6 oz each)
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon honey
  • 1 ½ teaspoons ground sumac
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
  • ½ teaspoon paprika
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon black pepper
  • Lemon wedges for serving

Instructions

  1. Preheat Your Equipment: Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C) or air fryer to 390°F (200°C).
  2. Combine Ingredients: In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, honey, sumac, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and black pepper until smooth.
  3. Prepare Your Cooking Vessel: Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or lightly oil your air fryer basket.
  4. Assemble the Dish: Pat salmon fillets dry and brush them evenly with the sumac-honey mixture.
  5. Cook to Perfection: Bake for 12–14 minutes or air fry for 10–12 minutes until salmon flakes easily with a fork.
  6. Finishing Touches: Drizzle with a touch of honey or lemon juice before serving.
  7. Serve and Enjoy: Serve hot with salad, rice, or roasted vegetables.

Notes

  • Do not overcook the salmon to keep it moist and flaky.
  • Brush with extra glaze halfway through cooking for deeper flavor.
  • Add a pinch of chili flakes if you like heat.
  • Marinate the salmon for 15 minutes for stronger flavor.

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 fillet
  • Calories: 290
  • Sugar: 5g
  • Sodium: 320mg
  • Fat: 18g
  • Saturated Fat: 3g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 14g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 6g
  • Fiber: 0g
  • Protein: 27g
  • Cholesterol: 70mg

Keywords: Sweet Sumac Salmon, Air Fryer Salmon, Oven Baked Salmon, Mediterranean Salmon, Healthy Dinner