Air Fryer Salmon | How to Cook Salmon in the Air Fryer (Fresh or Frozen!)
About this recipe
Air fryer salmon is a quick and delicious way to enjoy this nutritious fish, taking less than 10 minutes to cook. This method not only makes the salmon crispy on the outside but also tender on the inside, making it a great option for a fast, protein-packed meal.
In this video, Detoxinista shows you how to make salmon using either fresh or frozen fillets, ensuring that you can whip up this dish no matter what you have on hand.
Ingredient notes
- Use two 6-ounce salmon fillets (totaling 12 oz) for this recipe.
- If using thinner fillets, adjust the cooking time to start at 5 minutes instead of 7.
Tips from Detoxinista's video
- Preheat your air fryer to 400 degrees Fahrenheit for fresh salmon and 360 degrees for frozen salmon.
- Spray the air fryer basket with a little oil to prevent sticking before placing the salmon inside.
- Check for doneness by ensuring the skin looks opaque and flakes easily with a fork, or by checking that the internal temperature reaches 145 degrees Fahrenheit.
No life story here — the video and the recipe are the whole point. All credit to Detoxinista: watch the original on YouTube.
The recipe
Ingredients
Steps
- 1
Preheat the air fryer to 400 degrees Fahrenheit.
- 2
In a small bowl, combine olive oil, lemon juice, and minced garlic.
- 3
Spread the mixture evenly over the salmon fillets.
- 4
Season the salmon generously with fine sea salt and black pepper.
- 5
Once the air fryer is preheated, spray the bottom with a little oil to prevent sticking.
- 6
Place the salmon fillets in the air fryer basket.
- 7
Cook the salmon at 400 degrees for 7 minutes. If the fillets are thinner than 1.5 inches, start with 5 minutes.
- 8
Check if the salmon is done when the skin looks opaque and flakes easily with a fork, or check the internal temperature (should be 145 degrees Fahrenheit).
- 9
If cooking frozen salmon, preheat the air fryer to 360 degrees Fahrenheit.
- 10
Add the frozen salmon to the air fryer and cook for 7 minutes to thaw.
- 11
Prepare the same seasoning mix as before and cover the thawed salmon with it after the first cooking cycle.
- 12
Return the basket to the air fryer and cook for another 7 minutes at 360 degrees. Adjust time if the fillets are thinner or thicker.
Heads up — we had to guess a little:
- The quantity of salmon fillets was inferred based on the description of using two 6-ounce fillets.
Credit where it's due: this recipe was transcribed from Detoxinista's original video on YouTube. Follow them there — it's their dish.
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