Gochujang Glazed Salmon

Ready to take your salmon up a notch?! Then give my Gochujang Glazed Salmon a try! It’s cooked in the air fryer and brushed with a sweet, tangy and slightly spicy gochujang glaze! Serve with my Asian Broccoli or Japanese Cucumber Salad to complete the meal!

Looking for flavor-packed salmon recipes? Check out my Honey Sriracha Salmon and my Orange Teriyaki Salmon!

Air Fryer Gochujang Glazed Salmon

Have you tried cooking salmon in the Air Fryer? It is ridiculously easy and results in fool proof tender, flakey salmon every time. It’s quickly become my new favorite way to cook salmon!

I took my Air Fryer Salmon Recipe up a notch and topped it with a gochujang sauce. If you have never had gochujang sauce, it is a fermented korean red chili paste that takes all of the flavor profiles and packs it into one delicious sauce. It is spicy, savory, sweet, and salty all at the same time. You can find it in the international isle in your local grocery store or online here.

Best of all this salmon is ready in under 20 minutes making it the perfect weeknight meal!

If you like this Korean Inspired Recipe you would love my Korean Beef Rice Bowl Recipe!

Ingredients for Gochujang Glazed Salmon

• Salmon- This recipe creates enough sauce to glaze four salmon filets. If you have more salmon, double the glaze so that you’ll have enough to go around!
• Soy Sauce- Soy sauce adds some umami flavor to the glaze and takes the place of salt.
• Ginger- Ginger adds a fresh zesty flavor to the glaze.
• Garlic- Garlic is important as an aromatic and balances the spicy and sweet flavors.
• Gochujang Paste- The star of the show is the Gochujang paste. This can be found in the international section of the grocery store and is a red paste made out of Korean red chilis.
• Rice Vinegar- A bit of rice vinegar rounds out the flavors of the glaze and adds a hint of tartness.
• Honey- Gives the sauce a hint of sweetness to balance out the spice.
• Sesame Seeds- Optional for topping, adds a wonderful texture if you have them on hand!

How to Make Gochujang Glazed Salmon in the Air Fryer

1. Prep the Air Fryer: Preheat the air fryer to 400 degrees F. Spray the cooking rack with non-stick spray.
2. Make the Sauce: Pat the salmon dry with paper towels to remove any excess moisture. In a small bowl, combine the soy sauce, ginger, garlic, Gochujang paste, rice vinegar, and honey.
3. Put the Sauce onto the Salmon: Pour half of the sauce onto the salmon. Reserve the other half for brushing on the salmon before serving.
4. Air Fry: Place the salmon filets 2 at a time into the air fryer. You can place more if more will fit. Cook for 8 minutes or until the internal temperature of the salmon reaches 140 degrees F.
5. Brush and Serve: Repeat with the remaining salmon. Brush the reserved sauce onto the cooked salmon and sprinkle with sesame seeds.

Tips for the Perfect Gochujang Glazed Salmon

• Make sure to preheat the air fryer in order to ensure accurate cooking times! If you place the salmon in the air fryer while it’s preheating the salmon may need a couple extra minutes.
• If you are unsure if your salmon is done, the easiest way to check it to use a thermometerI to check the internal temperature. If you salmon has hit 135 degrees F, it is done. It will cook a little bit more as it rests before eating.
• Both salmon without the skin and with the skin will work for this recipe.
• The gouchujang is not overly spicy by any means however you can adjust the amount you add to the sauce to taste to control the heat level to your liking.

What to Serve with Gochujang Glazed Salmon

• The Best Fried Rice
• Vegetable Chow Mein
• Vegetable Spring Rolls
• Cauliflower Fried Rice
• Broccoli Stir Fry
• Zucchini Noodle Stir Fry

More Healthy Salmon Recipes to Try

• Mexican Salmon Salad
• Thai Salmon
• Teriyaki Glazed Salmon
• Salmon Sushi Bowls
• Hoisin Salmon
• Brown Sugar Chipotle Salmon
• Blackened Salmon