I have over a dozen salmon recipes on my website and this honey orange salmon recipe may be my favorite (shh don't tell the others). It's sticky and sweet with a delicious sauce and crispy exterior that's perfect every time.

Orange salmon filets in a cast iron skillet with orange slices.

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Why You'll Love Air Fryer Salmon Fillet
Ingredients and Substitutions
How to Make Orange Salon
How to Store
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I love a good salmon dinner and this sticky orange salmon does not disappoint! Everything is made in the same skillet and takes less than 20 minutes to make. Pair it with my caramelized brussel sprouts or mandarin orange salad and enjoy!

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Why You'll Love Air Fryer Salmon Fillet

Sweet and savory
High protein
Gluten free, nut free, and dairy free
Made with less than ten ingredients
Pairs well with a variety of sides

Ingredients and Substitutions

Salmon - fresh wild caught salmon filets are best but farm caught works too! Leave the skin on as it makes the salmon easier to cook.
Orange - fresh orange juice is best but if you need to use store-bought, use a natural one with no additives.
Honey - provides a natural sweetness to the sauce and a sticky consistency.
Coconut aminos - adds a umami flavor to the sauce. Swap with soy sauce if needed.

Honey orange salmon in a cast iron skillet with sticky sauce.

How to Make Orange Salon

Step 1 : Sauté the salmon. Season the salmon with salt and pepper and cook, skin side down, on a hot skillet with olive oil for 2 - 3 minutes. Flip the salmon over and cook for another 2 minutes until opaque all the way through.

Step 2 : Add the sauce ingredients. Pour the honey, orange juice, coconut aminos, and garlic over the salmon and allow the sauce to thicken up around the salmon.

Step 3 : Flip salmon over. Turn the salmon back over, skin side down, and use a spoon to drizzle the sauce over the top of the salmon. Serve and enjoy!

Honey orange salmon in a skillet with orange slices.

How to Store

Store the cooked salmon with the sauce in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days. When ready to enjoy, heat the salmon and sauce in the microwave for 8 second intervals until warm.

Expert Tips

Use high quality salmon filets which will cook best in a skillet.
Fresh orange juice is preferred, you only need about ½ an orange.
Stir the sauce around the salmon filets until it thickens up. This can take 1 - 2 minutes.

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Recipe

Orange Salmon Recipe

5 from 1 vote

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Prep Time: 5

Cook Time: 8

Total Time: 13

Servings: servings

Calories: 332kcal

Author: Ansley Beutler

Ingredients

2 filets salmon - abot 6 oz each
¼ teaspoon sea salt
⅛ teaspoon black pepper
2 tablespoon olive oil - or other neutral oil
¼ cup orange juice - fresh, about ½ an orange
2 tablespoon honey
1 tablespoon coconut aminos - swap with low sodium soy sauce if needed
1 clove garlic - minced

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Instructions

Pat the salon filets dry with a paper towel. Season well with the salt and pepper.
2 filets salmon, ¼ teaspoon sea salt, ⅛ teaspoon black pepper
Heat a skillet over medium heat with the olive oil. Once shimmering, add the salmon to the skillet, skin side down, and cook for 2 - 3 minutes.
2 tablespoon olive oil
Flip the salmon back over, skin side up. Cook for another 1 minute.
Add the orange juice, honey, coconut aminos, and minced garlic to the skillet around the salmon. Use a spatula to gently mix it up and allow the sauce to simmer for 1 - 2 minutes until thick.
¼ cup orange juice, 2 tablespoon honey, 1 tablespoon coconut aminos, 1 clove garlic