You will love this perfect air fryer salmon that cooks in under 15 minutes. The air fryer creates a perfect crust on the outside, while the inside remains juicy.
If you want more air fryer healthy protein recipes, Air Fryer Pork Chops and Perfect Crispy Air Fryer Cod will become a staple in your home.
Air fryer salmon makes a wonderful topping for a salad, or can be served with grains or grilled zucchini. Our whole family loves salmon fillets, and these are so quick and easy to prepare.
If you love salmon and you don’t have an Air Fryer, you can try our Brown Sugar Glazed Salmon. You can also make your own cold smoked salmon; we love it with our breakfast.
Is Salmon Good in the Air Fryer?
Salmon is delicious in the air fryer. Aside from bacon, it is one of my favorite protein candidates for this hot, new appliance. Why? With little to no oil, the air fryer makes perfect salmon. That is, the skin is ultra crispy and the top layer forms a lovely crust. When I am in a pinch during a crazy weeknight, I often turn to air fryer fish to put a tasty meal on the table with little effort.
How do you Know When Salmon is Done?
In just under 10 minutes, the air fryer will spit out some pretty amazing salmon. However, keep in mind that salmon fillets come in all shapes and sizes. The thicker the cut, the longer it will take to cook. To prevent any guesswork, invest in a meat thermometer. When the internal temperature of the thickest part of fillet reaches 140 ℉, you are good to go. Remove the fish and let it sit for a few minutes before cutting into it. This will keep all those juices in tact!
Cooking Fish in an Air Fryer
An Air Fryer can be used to cook all sorts of fish, but our favorites have always been salmon and cod. The fillet size may vary, so keep an eye on the internal temperature to assure the readiness.
Tips for the Perfect Salmon in an Air Fryer
- Season generously; salmon typically requires extra seasoning.
- To ensure that you have a moist salmon, top salmon with slices of butter before cooking.
- Use salmon with skin on; this will keep more juices inside. While the salmon cooks, the skin will stick to the air fryer, and you can easily remove the skinless fillet.
- Cook salmon on high heat (400°F or higher) until the internal temperature reaches 145°F. When it’s cooked on high heat, the outside creates a beautiful crust, while the inside remains juicy.
Air Fryer Recipes To Try
- Easy Air Fryer Baked Potatoes
- Air Fryer Steak Tips Recipe
- Easy Air Fryer Chicken Wings
- Air Fryer Potato Chips Recipe
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Instructions
- Prepare all ingredients for the recipe.
- Season salmon fillets with garlic parsley salt.
- Place fillets in the air fryer, leaving the skin on the bottom. Top it off with butter and lemon slices.
- Cook in the air fryer at 400°F for 10-13 minutes, depending on the size of fillets. The internal temperature should reach 145°F.
Does the salmon filet need to be defrosted or can you air fry it frozen?
I would thaw the salmon first, this way you achieve more of an even cooking.
We just had this for dinner tonight. The pats of butter really helped keep the meat juicy, and the skin DID stick to the bottom which was wonderful for serving! Yum
Alison, so great to hear. Glad you loved it!
Yummy!! Definitely will use this recipe more often. I loved the way the salmon came out so juicy!
Hi Anna, I'm so glad you enjoyed this recipe. I love hearing that you will be using it again!
I tried this recipe the first night I got my Foodie Ninja Digital Fryer and although the taste was good, putting butter in for that length of time made the whole thing smoke and set off the fire alarms. Butter should be put in towards the end. I knew this but I always make a new recipe just as it says. Just a warning on the butter to smoke problem
Hey, this might be an issue with the type of air fryer you own. This is the only way we have always made the salmon. Works well in my air fryer. Thank you for sharing your feedback, it will help others.
What the name of the air fryer ?.
Currently, I am using Air Fryer Cosori, I love it.
Delicious!
Thank you Marisa, I'm glad you enjoyed the recipe.
Hi- did you use farm raised salmon or wild caught? I typically use wild caught.
Also, I have an air fryer, but it only goes to 390 degrees. Would I just cook it longer?
Hey Brooke, we try to use wild-caught, quality is much better. Yes, you may need to cook longer or just check readiness with a food thermometer.
I am not a big fan of Salmon, but I eat it because of its healthy. However this recipe has changed my opinion of Salmon. It was juicy and very taste. Thank you for sharing
Wow Michelle, I am so happy to hear this. Thank you for sharing!
Can you link your air fryer ?
Here is the air fryer we have. Link: http://assoc-redirect.amazon.…