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    Home » Recipes » Air Fryer » Air Fryer Salmon

    Air Fryer Salmon Recipe

    Published: August 20, 2022 by Sangeetha Vel | Updated: November 29, 2022 Leave a Comment

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    Air Fryer Salmon is a juicy, tender, succulent, and flavorful seafood dish. It is usually made with salmon fillets, basic seasonings, and air fried at the perfect temperature. The recipe I have shared here shows you how to make Air Fryer Salmon with easy step-by-step instructions for you to try and enjoy at home.

    I have also shared a detailed video of this recipe below to make the cooking process visually clear. This Air Fryer Salmon is one of the best, easy, and most healthy dishes that pairs well with brown rice, white rice, wild rice and can be perfect to serve for lunch and dinner. And the bonus is it comes all together in under 30 minutes.

    Air Fried Salmon Fillets in a black plate with rice, cucumber and lemon slices.
    Jump to:
    • What is Air Fryer Salmon?
    • Ingredients
    • How to cook Salmon in Air Fryer?
    • Tips
    • How long to cook Salmon in the Air Fryer?
    • How to cook Frozen Salmon in Air Fryer?
    • Temperature
    • Storage Suggestions
    • Serving Suggestions
    • Related Recipes
    • Air Fryer Salmon Recipe video
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    • FAQ

    What is Air Fryer Salmon?

    Air Fryer Salmon is a quick, juicy, and healthy seafood dish filled with bursting flavors. It is usually made with fresh or frozen fillets and a basic seasoning marinade. This Air fried Salmon is one of the best and easy ways to cook salmon and tastes great with salads, veggies, and rice for lunch and dinner.

    Air fryers help us in making the fastest, healthiest, and most delicious meals when we are in a time crunch or tiring. This Air Fried Salmon is one such dish that can be cooked in under 10 minutes and a restaurant-quality lunch or dinner could be served in under 15 minutes.

    Ingredients

    The ingredients you will need to make this Air Fryer Salmon are basic and you may find them in most grocery stores around. So let's see what are they below

    Ingredients for Air Fryer Salmon placed on a grey table.
    • Seasonings - Basic Seasoning powders like garlic powder, chili powder, black pepper, and salt
    • Herbs - I have used dried parsley leaves here, but feel free to use other herbs that are handy to you. Herbs like rosemary, thyme, and cilantro work well for this recipe
    • Oil - Usually I prefer to make a marinade with olive oil and for spraying the basket canola oil
    • Lemon Juice - For tangy and citrusy flavor.

    For a detailed ingredients list, please check out the recipe card below.

    How to cook Salmon in Air Fryer?

    The recipe I have shared here is a healthy Air Fryer Salmon which requires basic seasoning and under 30 minutes to start to finish. So let's see the process of making the best juicy and fork-tender air-fried Salmon below.

    Air Fried Salmon Fillets in a black plate with rice, cucumber and lemon slices.

    Following are the high-level instructions to make this recipe but for detailed step-by-step instructions with photos and video, please check out the recipe card below.

    • Combine - In a bowl, add the garlic, chili, pepper powder, salt, lemon juice, and oil. Give it a good mix to combine
    • Marinate - Marinate the salmon fillets with the prepared marinade. Make sure to rub the marinade all over the salmon fillets which delivers the best flavor and taste to the fish
    • Oil Spray and Preheat - Oil Spray your Air Fryer basket and preheat the Air Fryer to 400° F for 5 minutes. The time may depend upon the air fryer you are using
    • Arrange the Salmon - After preheating, open and place the Marinated Salmon in the basket in a single layer. Do not overcrowd the basket feel free to air fry the remaining fillets in another batch if anything left
    • Set Air Fryer - Set the Air Fryer at 350° F for 8 minutes and air fry the salmon fillets (Please note the time may vary for different air fryers)
    • Open - Once the alarm beeps, open and enjoy the juicy and healthy Air Fryer Salmon
    • Serve- Serve this Air Fryer Salmon with wild rice, white rice, brown rice, roasted vegetables like roasted green beans, roasted asparagus, roasted broccoli, roasted carrots, roasted cauliflower, or roasted potatoes

    Tips

    • For best flavor - Seasoning marinade plays a key factor in achieving a flavorful salmon. And I would recommend marinating the salmon and resting it for at least 15 minutes if you are not on a time crunch
    • For Juiciness - Using an even-sized fillet and air frying at a perfect temperature delivers the best juicy and succulent salmon. I would also recommend reading the instructions on suggested settings in your air fryer for salmon or seafood
    • Serving - You could serve this Air Fried Salmon as the main course with salads, roasted veggies, or rice. Also, it tastes great with other seafood dishes as a combo meal

    How long to cook Salmon in the Air Fryer?

    Salmon usually cooks in about 8 to 10 minutes. And here I have cooked them for 8 minutes at 350°F and it may vary for different air fryers. Now you may get a question about whether you have to flip the salmon halfway. Simple, you don't need to flip the salmon for air frying because the air fryer is already preheated and the hot air circulates the food which delivers an evenly cooked Salmon.

    How to cook Frozen Salmon in Air Fryer?

    You may wonder how to cook the frozen fillets in an air fryer. Frozen Salmon can be also easily fried in the air fryer effortlessly. So to do that, preheat the air fryer at 400°F for about 5 minutes. Once it is preheated, open the basket and oil spray it. Place the frozen fillets and set the air fryer at 350°F for 5 minutes.

    Once the alarm beeps, open the basket and brush the fillets with the same marinade I have shared for this recipe. Close the basket and Air Fry the Salmon for 8 to 10 minutes at 350°F. Now your frozen Air Fried Salmon is ready for you to taste. Always make sure to check the internal temperature, if did not read the safest temperature, feel free to cook them for a couple of minutes.

    Temperature

    I have cooked the salmon here at 350°F for 8 minutes. However, the cooking temperature may depend on the air fryer, and the thickness of the salmon fillets you are using. Whatever may be the temperature settings, I always recommend reading the safest internal temperature for consuming salmon with the thermometer. The USDA recommends the safest internal temperature for consuming fish to be 145 degrees F (62.8 degrees C).

    Storage Suggestions

    This Air Fried Salmon stays good in the refrigerator for up to 2 days in a closed air-tight container. Reheat them in the air fryer for about 3 to 5 mins at 350°F before enjoying it again.

    Serving Suggestions

    Serve this Air Fryer Salmon with salads, rice dishes like wild rice, white rice, brown rice, roasted vegetables like roasted green beans, roasted asparagus, roasted broccoli, roasted carrots, roasted cauliflower, or roasted potatoes.

    Related Recipes

    You could also find similar recipes below and more at salmon recipes and seafood recipes.

    • Pan Fried Salmon
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    • Garlic Butter Baked Salmon
    • Pan Seared Salmon
    • Teriyaki Salmon
    • Grilled Salmon
    • Salmon Pasta
    • Salmon Tandoori

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    Air Fryer Salmon Recipe video

    I have also shared a detailed video of this Air Fryer Salmon Recipe below that I hope will help you to make a healthy meal at home. You could also find this recipe in a story format.

    📖 Recipe

    Air Fried Salmon Fillets in a black plate with rice, cucumber and lemon slices.

    Air Fryer Salmon

    Air Fryer Salmon is a tender, juicy, succulent, and flavorful seafood dish. It is usually made with salmon fillets, basic seasonings and air fried at the perfect temperature. This Air Fryer Salmon is one of the best and most healthy dishes that can be perfect to serve for lunch and dinner. And the best part is it comes all together in under 30 minutes.
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    Author: Sangeetha Vel
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    Course: Main Course
    Cuisine: American
    Diet: Low Calorie
    Prep: 5 mins
    Cook: 10 mins
    Adjust 4 servings

    Ingredients
      

    • 4 fillets Salmon
    • ½ tsp Garlic Powder
    • 1 tsp Chili Powder
    • ½ tsp Pepper Powder, black pepper
    • ½ tsp Parsley Leaves, dried
    • Salt, as needed
    • 1 tbsp Lemon Juice
    • 2 tbsp Oil
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    Instructions
     

    To Marinate Salmon

    • In a bowl, add the garlic, chili, pepper powder, salt, lemon juice, and oil. Give it a good mix to combine
      Salmon seasoning marinade in a bowl.
    • Marinate the salmon fillets with the prepared marinade. Make sure to rub the marinade all over the salmon fillets which delivers the best flavor and taste to the fish
      Marinated Salmon fillets in a plate.

    To make Air Fryer Shrimp

    • Oil Spray your Air Fryer basket and preheat the Air Fryer to 400° F for 5 minutes. The time may depend upon the air fryer you are using
      Air Fryer display showing 400° F and 5 minutes.
    • After preheating, open and place the Marinated Salmon in the basket in a single layer. Do not overcrowd the basket feel free to air fry the remaining fillets in another batch if anything left
      Marinated Salmon in the air fryer basket.
    • Set the Air Fryer at 350° F for 8 minutes and air fry the salmon fillets (Please note the time and temperature may vary for different air fryers)
      Air Fryer display showing 350°F and 8 minutes.
    • Once the alarm beeps, open and enjoy the juicy and healthy Air Fryer Salmon
      Perfectly air fried salmon in the air fryer basket.

    To Serve

    • Serve this Air Fryer Salmon with wild rice, white rice, brown rice, roasted vegetables like roasted green beans, roasted asparagus, roasted broccoli, roasted carrots, roasted cauliflower, or roasted potatoes
      Serving healthy Air Fryer Salmon with white and wild rice in a black plate.

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    Notes

    • For best flavor - Seasoning marinade plays a key factor in achieving a flavorful salmon. And I would recommend marinating the salmon and resting it for at least 15 minutes if you are not on a time crunch
    • For Juiciness - Using an even-sized fillet and air frying at a perfect temperature delivers the best juicy and succulent salmon
    • Serving - You could serve this Air Fried Salmon as the main course with salads, roasted veggies, or rice

    Nutrition

    Serving: 1serving | Calories: 308kcal | Carbohydrates: 1g | Protein: 34g | Fat: 18g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 6g | Monounsaturated Fat: 8g | Trans Fat: 0.03g | Cholesterol: 94mg | Sodium: 83mg | Potassium: 856mg | Fiber: 0.3g | Sugar: 0.2g | Vitamin A: 322IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 23mg | Iron: 1mg
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    FAQ

    What is Air Fryer Salmon?

    Air Fryer Salmon is a juicy, succulent, and flavorful seafood dish. It is usually made with salmon, and basic seasonings and air fried at the perfect temperature. This Air Fryer Salmon is one of the best and most healthy dishes that can be perfect to serve for lunch and dinner. And the bonus is it comes all together in under 30 minutes.

    How long does it take salmon to cook in an air fryer?

    Salmon usually cooks in about 8 to 10 minutes. And here I have cooked them for 8 minutes at 350°F and it may vary for different air fryers. Now you may get a question about whether you have to flip the salmon halfway. Simple, you don't need to flip the salmon for air frying.

    What temperature do you fry salmon in an air fryer?

    I have cooked the salmon here at 350°F for 8 minutes. However, the cooking temperature may depend on the air fryer, and the thickness of the salmon fillets you are using. Whatever may be the temperature settings I always recommend reading the safest internal temperature for consuming salmon with the thermometer. The USDA recommends the safest internal temperature for consuming fish is 145 degrees F (62.8 degrees C).

    Should I flip the Salmon while air frying?

    No, you don't need to flip the salmon for air frying because the air fryer is already preheated and the hot air circulates the food which delivers an evenly cooked Salmon.

    What to serve with Air Fried Salmon?

    You can serve this Air Fryer Salmon with salads, wild rice, white rice, brown rice, roasted vegetables like roasted green beans, roasted asparagus, roasted broccoli, and roasted carrots, roasted cauliflower, or roasted potatoes.

    I hope you enjoyed the recipe I shared here and would love to hear from you about how it turned out for you. Please let me know.

    If you have any other questions, feel free to post them in the comment section below and I will try to get back to you as soon as possible.

    Happy Cooking!

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