This Honey Chipotle Salmon is one of my favorite ways to season salmon. It is the perfect balance of sweet and spicy, and you'll love this recipe, too!

What is honey chipotle sauce made of?

I like to keep this honey-chipotle sauce super simple. The easier the better, I mean, if you're not new around here, you should know that. This is such a simple seasoning for salmon, no matter how you like to cook it. This honey-chipotle sauce is simply made up of honey, ground chipotle peppers and lime. If you wanted to add a bit of seasoning, you can add a touch of garlic powder and onion powder for extra flavor.

Now, these measurements are for 1 BBQ cut filet. Of course, multiply as you need depending on how many filets you are making.

• 1 tbsp honey
• 1 tbsp chipotle pepper
• ⅛ lime, juiced

I like to really slather any seasoning onto my salmon, you can always make the homemade sauce and spoon it on until it's covered to your liking. If you have extra you can save it for later or whip up some honey chipotle chicken for those who don't like seafood.

How to make honey chipotle salmon

You can cook this honey chipotle salmon however you like best. If you know me, you know my favorite way to cook salmon is always in the air fryer. But, I've included additional instructions for oven cooking and grilling.

How to grill salmon filets

• Heat your grill to 450F
• Spread your honey chipotle seasoning onto your salmon.
• Place salmon skin side down on the grill.
• Cook for 10-15 minutes depending on how cooked you like your salmon.

Baking salmon in the oven without foil

• Preheat your oven to 450F
• Spread your honey chipotle seasoning onto your salmon.
• Place salmon skin side down on an oven-safe baking sheet.
• Bake for 10 -15 minutes depending on how cooked you like your salmon.

How to air fry salmon

• Preheat your air fryer to 390F
• Spread your honey chipotle seasoning onto your salmon.
• Place salmon skin side down directly into your air fryer basket.
• Cook for 10-12 minutes depending on how cooked you like your salmon.

Helpful Amazon finds for making this salmon dinner

• PowerXL Air Fryer7 QT
• Heat Resistant Spatula
• Mike's Hot Honey if you really want to kick things up a notch!

What to serve with honey chipotle salmon?

This air fryer salmon definitely deserves to be the center of attention, so a simple salad or vegetable side dish is the way I would go. This basic kale caesar salad with air fried chickpeas would be the perfect base to add salmon to. On the other hand, you could pair the salmon with this creamy southwestern pasta salad for a beyond flavorful meal. You could also keep it simple with air fryer broccoli.

Want more easy seafood recipes perfect for any night of the week? 

• Emily Mariko’s Salmon and Rice Bowl
• How to Grill Salmon on a Cedar Plank
• Air Fryer Lemon Pepper Salmon
• Air Fryer Shrimp Tacos