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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.

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5 from 5 votes

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!
Prep Time5 mins
Cook Time8 mins
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Keyword: salmon, air fryer
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

If you like this recipe, you might like

Air Fryer Sweet Potato Fries

Shrimp and Clam Pasta

Garlic Honey Prawns

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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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