Hot Honey Glazed Salmon (Oven, Skillet, or Air Fryer)
This hot honey glazed salmon is sweet, spicy, and ready in just 20 minutes. A bold hot honey glaze made with Chimi Boss Blends Hot Honey Blaze seasoning caramelizes beautifully over juicy salmon fillets for a weeknight dinner that looks and tastes gourmet.
The sweet heat from the Hot Honey Blaze seasoning pairs perfectly with the rich, buttery flavor of salmon — it's one of those combinations that just works every single time. Whether you cook it in the oven, on the stovetop, or in the air fryer, this recipe delivers bold flavor with minimal effort.
Once you try hot honey on salmon, you'll never go back to plain baked salmon again.
Used in this recipe
Chimi Boss Blends Hot Honey Blaze
The sweet-heat seasoning that makes this glaze irresistible. Bold honey flavor with a fiery kick.
Shop Hot Honey Blaze →Why You'll Love This Hot Honey Salmon
Ready in 20 minutes
One of the fastest gourmet dinners you can make on a weeknight.
Sweet heat glaze
The Hot Honey Blaze seasoning creates a caramelized, sticky glaze that's absolutely addictive.
Works on any cooking method
Oven, stovetop skillet, or air fryer — this recipe works perfectly every way.
Healthy and satisfying
High protein, omega-3 rich salmon with bold flavor that the whole family will love.
Ingredients
For the Salmon
4 salmon fillets (5–6 oz each, skin-on)
2 tbsp olive oil or avocado oil
1 tbsp Chimi Boss Blends Hot Honey Blaze seasoning
½ tsp garlic powder
½ tsp smoked paprika
Salt and black pepper to taste
For the Hot Honey Glaze
3 tbsp honey
1 tbsp butter
1 tsp Chimi Boss Blends Hot Honey Blaze seasoning
1 tsp soy sauce
1 tsp fresh lime juice
To Serve
Fresh lime wedges
Fresh cilantro or parsley
Rice or roasted vegetables
How to Make Hot Honey Glazed Salmon
1) Make the Hot Honey Glaze
In a small saucepan combine honey, butter, Hot Honey Blaze seasoning, soy sauce, and lime juice. Heat over medium-low heat for 1–2 minutes, stirring until smooth and combined. Set aside — this is the glaze you'll brush over the salmon.
2) Season the Salmon
Pat salmon fillets dry with paper towels. Drizzle with olive oil and season with Hot Honey Blaze seasoning, garlic powder, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper. Pressing the seasoning gently into the flesh.
3) Cook the Salmon
Preheat oven to 400°F / 200°C. Place salmon skin-side down on a lined baking sheet. Bake for 10 minutes, then brush generously with the hot honey glaze. Return to the oven and bake another 4–6 minutes until the glaze caramelizes and salmon flakes easily with a fork. Internal temperature should reach 125–130°F for medium or 145°F for well done.
4) Serve
Remove from the oven and brush with any remaining glaze. Garnish with fresh cilantro and lime wedges. Serve immediately over rice or with roasted vegetables.
Other Cooking Methods
Stovetop Skillet
Heat a skillet over medium-high heat with a drizzle of oil. Place salmon skin-side up and sear for 3–4 minutes. Flip, brush with glaze, and cook another 3–4 minutes until cooked through. Brush with remaining glaze before serving.
Air Fryer Hot Honey Salmon
Air fry at 400°F / 200°C for 8–10 minutes. Brush with hot honey glaze halfway through cooking and again right before serving for maximum caramelization.
Serving Ideas
Hot Honey Salmon Rice Bowl
Serve over jasmine rice with avocado, cucumber, edamame, and a drizzle of extra hot honey glaze for an incredible bowl.
Hot Honey Salmon Salad
Flake the cooked salmon over mixed greens with cherry tomatoes, cucumbers, and a light citrus vinaigrette.
Hot Honey Salmon with Roasted Vegetables
Pair with roasted broccoli, asparagus, or zucchini for a complete healthy dinner that comes together in under 30 minutes.
Tips for Perfect Hot Honey Salmon
• Pat the salmon dry before seasoning — this helps the crust form and the glaze stick properly.
- Don't overcook — salmon goes from perfect to dry quickly. Pull it at 125–130°F for moist, flaky results.
- Glaze twice — once midway through cooking and again right before serving for maximum flavor.
- Room temperature salmon cooks more evenly — take it out of the fridge 10 minutes before cooking.
- Skin-on fillets are more forgiving and keep the fish together better during cooking.
Storage & Reheating
Leftover salmon keeps in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 2 days. Reheat gently in a skillet over low heat for 2–3 minutes or in a 300°F oven for 10 minutes. Avoid the microwave — it overcooks the salmon and makes it rubbery. Cold hot honey salmon is also excellent flaked over a salad straight from the fridge.
Make It Even Better with Chimi Boss Blends
Chimi Boss Blends Hot Honey Blaze does double duty in this recipe — it seasons the salmon AND powers the glaze. The sweet honey flavor balanced with bold chili heat is what makes this recipe so addictive.
Try Hot Honey Blaze on: chicken wings, pork ribs, grilled shrimp, roasted vegetables, and popcorn.
Love hot honey flavor? Try these other bold recipes — Hot Honey Chicken Wings, Hot Honey Glazed Salmon, and Hot Honey Popcorn.
