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Air Fryer Salmon

Dec 2, 2019 · 10 Comments

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Air Fryer salmon on a plate and a kitchen towel

Perfectly cooked, crispy on the outside, soft on the inside, lightly seasoned salmon fillets made in less than 10 minutes in an air fryer. No mess, no fuss, I don’t think I’ll ever cook salmon another way again!

Is Air Fryer Salmon any good?

YES. I was reluctant too. My head filled with images of dried out rubbery salmon. I fretted over whether to risk my lovely salmon fillets. Should I just bake them like I always do? Or pan sear them? But nope. My air fryer had been purchased and all that was left was to just go for it.

The salmon was perfect. Being cooked like this gives it a lovely crusty exterior, the kind I always have to broil in the oven for minutes at the end of cooking in order to achieve, and a soft and tender interior. Not overcooked at all! Better yet, no roasting pans to line with parchment paper, no skillets to scrub after cooking, no fishy smell in the air. So much less mess and effort!! I cannot emphasize enough how EASY it is to make salmon this way. If I never make anything else in that handy contraption again, it’ll still be worth it for these perfect salmon fillets.

By the way- I have made something else in the air fryer. So far, my count is up to two! These salmon fillets and these sweet potato fries which I actually made for the same meal and went perfectly together.

How do you cook salmon in an air fryer?

Preheat the fryer for a few minutes to make sure the temperature is adequate. Rub the salmon fillets with a little oil with a high smoke point. I used avocado oil here, but you can also use regular (not extra virgin) olive oil, vegetable oil, etc.

Season the salmon very simply with the seasoning of your choice. Salt and pepper is a must, anything else is fair game!

Air fryer salmon cooked in air fryer basket

How long do you cook air fried salmon ?

Place the seasoned salmon fillets skin side down in the fryer basket, then start cooking. You could cook them anywhere between 7-9 minutes. I like a more well done salmon, so 9 minutes was perfect for me. Don’t be afraid to pull out the basket and check on the progress by flaking the salmon with a fork.

Can you reheat cooked salmon?

Yes. But do it with caution.

  1. Avoid the microwave, go for the oven instead.
  2. Reheat it slowly over low temperatures to avoid it drying out- think 135 C (275 F) for 15 minutes.
  3. Cover the salmon loosely with foil to keep it juicy.

Alternately, enjoy any leftover salmon cold! Flaked over a salad, or even heaped on some toast.

What side dishes to have with salmon?

Air Fryer salmon on pan with corn, broccoli and sweet potato fries

I like me some starch, so I think this pairs perfectly with:

Sweet Potato Fries

Mashed Potatoes

Cauliflower Mashed Potatoes

A simple side salad

and definitely with steamed veggies like broccoli, corn on the cob, etc., preferably with lots of garlic on them

This salmon would go PERFECTLY in this very popular salad recipe I have for salmon sesame soba noodle salad.

Air Fryer Salmon

Perfectly cooked crispy on the outside, tender on the inside salmon made easy in an air fryer in less than 10 minutes!
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Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Keyword: salmon, air fryer
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 8 minutes
Servings: 2 people
Calories: 359kcal
Author: Farah Abumaizar

Equipment

  • Air Fryer

Ingredients

  • 2 salmon fillets, about 1 1/2 inch thick
  • 2 tsp olive oil or avocado oil
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • 1-2 tsp paprika
  • 1/4 tsp garlic powder, optional
  • lemon to taste
  • parsley for garnish, optional

Instructions

  • Preheat air fryer to 200 C (390 F ).
  • Pat salmon fillets dry with a paper towel, then rub each fillet with oil. Sprinkle with salt and pepper generously, then sprinkle evenly with paprika and garlic powder if using.
  • Place in the basket of the air fryer, skin side down, and cook for 8-9 minutes. Check salmon with a fork to make sure it's cooked to your liking, then remove from air fryer.
  • Squeeze cooked salmon with lemon and sprinkle with parsley and enjoy!

Notes

Recipe adapted from The Noble Pig
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Nutrition

Calories: 359kcal

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  1. Adrianne says

    December 2, 2019 at 11:12 am

    5 stars
    I love salmon and you definitely have me on this one. YUM!! It looks so good. Perfect for dinner, I can’t wait to give it a go, cheers!

    Reply
    • Farah Abumaizar says

      December 2, 2019 at 5:15 pm

      Thanks Adrianne! Hope you enjoy it!

      Reply
  2. Kushigalu says

    December 2, 2019 at 2:18 pm

    5 stars
    I have never tried it this way. Looks awesome. Can’t wait to try this method.

    Reply
    • Farah Abumaizar says

      December 2, 2019 at 5:14 pm

      Thanks Kushigalu!

      Reply
  3. Danielle says

    December 2, 2019 at 2:46 pm

    5 stars
    Just another reason to buy an air fryer. Love how simple the flavors are here so the flavor of the salmon really shines through. Sounds delicious!

    Reply
    • Farah Abumaizar says

      December 2, 2019 at 5:14 pm

      Thanks Danielle! I find that simple is best for salmon 🙂

      Reply
  4. Katherine says

    December 2, 2019 at 3:03 pm

    5 stars
    So easy in the air fryer and really tasty. Thanks for the recipe.

    Reply
    • Farah Abumaizar says

      December 2, 2019 at 5:13 pm

      Thanks Katherine! It’s a good and easy way to increase salmon in your diet 🙂

      Reply
  5. kim says

    December 2, 2019 at 4:07 pm

    5 stars
    This looks fabulous and I love how easy it is! I must try salmon in the air fryer!

    Reply
    • Farah Abumaizar says

      December 2, 2019 at 5:13 pm

      It’s a winning formula!

      Reply

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Bbq salmon bowls with mango avocado salsa- unbelie Bbq salmon bowls with mango avocado salsa- unbelievable! And start to finish, you can be eating these in 15-20 minutes. Save this recipe for your next meal, you don’t want to miss out!

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This salmon has a smoky slightly sweet rub, is baked in the oven for ultimate ease, and gets piled on to rice and topped with an easy, addictive, zingy mango and avocado salsa. Adapted from @pinchofyum , I’ll make this again and again!

Ingredients:
For the salmon:
2 fillets, about 250 g each 
Spice Rub:
2 tbsp brown sugar
1.5 tsp paprika 
1 tsp garlic powder
1 tsp onion powder, optional 
1/2 tsp chili powder
1/2 tsp salt 
2 tbsp olive oil 

Mango avocado salsa:
1 diced mangos 
1 diced avocado
1/4 cup finely diced coriander 
1/4 cup finely diced red onion 
1 inch spicy green chili pepper, finely chopped
1 tsp honey
Juice and zest of one lime
Salt to taste

Method:
- Make the salsa by mixing together all the salsa ingredients and placing bowl in fridge while you make the salmon.
- Heat oven to 240C, and line a baking sheet with parchment paper. 
-Mix together all the ingredients for the salmon rub, and rub thoroughly all over the salmon, both sides.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes until salmon is opaque and cooked all the way through.
-Assemble bowls with rice, flaked pieces of salmon,and plenty of mango avocado salsa. Enjoy 😍

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INGREDIENTS:
 
2 tbsp olive oil, divided
big pinch of salt
3 heaped tbsp tomato paste, divided 2 oz or 70 g
1 pack elbow macaroni 14 oz or 400 g
1 onion, very finely diced
1 zucchini, finely diced
1 carrot, finely diced
4-5 garlic cloves, minced
250 g ground beef
1 tsp seven spices
1 tsp turmeric
1/2 tsp paprika powder
1/4 tsp basil
1/4 tsp cinnamon powder
1/4 tsp garlic powder
1/2 tsp black pepper
1 tsp salt
1 can crushed tomatoes 14.5oz (400g)

NSTRUCTIONS
 
Bring a large pot of water to boil, add 1 tbsp olive oil and the salt, one tbsp of tomato paste, then the pack of pasta. Cook until al dente, then drain the pasta, reserving the pasta water. Set cooked pasta aside.

In a large skillet, heat the remaining tbsp of olive oil. Once hot, add the diced onion, and cook for 4-5 minutes until softened. Add the diced zucchini and carrots, and garlic and cook for a further 4-5 minutes until softened slightly.

Add the ground beef, and cook, smushing with a wooden spoon to break up the meat. Keep cooking until the beef is browned and cooked through, then optionally, drain the fat.
Add in the salt, pepper, and all the spices. Cook for another minute or so. Add the remaining 2 tbsp of tomato paste, and stir.

Add the can of crushed tomatoes and stir to combine. Bring to a simmer, then add a big ladleful of the reserved pasta water and simmer for 2-3 minutes on low heat.

Add the pasta to the sauce (I don't always add all the pasta, maybe 3/4 of the cooked amount until the finished dish is as saucy as I like). Stir to coat, cook for another minute or so until the pasta is warmed through, then enjoy!
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Ingredients for two small loaves:
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3 1/4 cup plain flour (450g)

Method:
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Ingredients
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1 tbsp white vinegar
1 cup flour 125g
2 tbsp sugar 25g
1 tsp baking powder
1/2 tsp baking soda
1/4 tsp salt
1 egg room temperature
1/2 tsp vanilla
2 tbsp butter, melted 28g

Instructions:
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-In a separate large bowl, mix together the flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda and salt.
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lightly grease the pan with nonstick spray or butter, and pour about 1/4 cup of batter on the pan. Cook for 2-3 minutes on each side or until golden brown. (Flip the first time once you see bubbles form and the edges of the pancake dry up).
-Enjoy with toppings of your choice!
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Ingredients:
For greasing the ramekins:
1 tbsp melted butter
1 tbsp cocoa powder

For the fondants:
1 stick butter 115 g
2 eggs
2 egg yolks
170 g chocolate bittersweet chocolate (I used Lindt 70%)
1/2 cup caster sugar or regular sugar
Pinch salt 
3 tbsp flour (41g)
25 g butter melted

Method:
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-Melt together the butter and chocolate over a pan of simmering water (Bain marie ). Set aside melted chocolate to cool for 10 minutes.

-In an electric mixer, whisk the eggs, egg yolks, and sugar until thick and pale about 3-4 min. Sift in the flour and beat again until mixed.

-Pour melted chocolate into the egg mixture in 3 additions, mixing well between each until combined.

-Pour fondant batter evenly into prepared ramekins. If baking immediately, let them chill in the fridge while you preheat the oven to 200C. You can also store in the fridge for up to two days before baking.

- Bake 10-12 minute or until top just looks set. If using muffin pans, they’ll take less time, 8-10 minutes. Remove from oven and cool 1 minute before inverting onto a plate. Enjoy immediately with vanilla ice cream and berries!
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