Frozen Salmon in Air Fryer

Making frozen salmon in the air fryer might just be one of the easiest dinners for weeknight dinners! All you need are frozen salmon, spray oil, and a bit of seasoning. It doesn't get any easier than that!

Course Dinner

Cuisine American

Keyword air fryer frozen salmon, frozen salmon in air fryer

Prep Time 5

Cook Time 16

Total Time 21

Servings

Calories 241kcal

Author Jennifer

Ingredients

2 frozen Atlantic salmon
avocado oil spray or 1 teaspoon of olive oil
coarse salt
ground pepper
lemon wedge

Instructions

Preheat the air fryer to 400°F for 2-3 minutes.
Lightly spray the air fryer basket with avocado oil or olive oil.
Place frozen salmon skin side down into the air fryer basket. Cook for 9 minutes.
Open the basket and lightly spray the salmon with avocado oil or brush it with olive oil. Season the salmon with salt and pepper.
Cook for another 7-8 minutes or until the salmon reaches an internal temperature of 145°F.

Notes

Change up the seasoning. Feel free to use just about any seasoning blend on your salmon in the air fryer. Blackening seasoning, lemon pepper, and herb salt are just a few ideas that work well.
Be sure to preheat your air fryer. If you don't have a preheat setting, simply allow the air fryer to run for up to five minutes prior to adding the fish to ensure it's hot on the inside.
The time is variable. Since salmon fillets are going to vary in terms of thickness and air fryers cook a bit differently, the timing may be a bit different for you. I suggest checking it for doneness after it's cooked for 12 minutes and then cooking it until it registers a minimum temperature of 145° F.
Store. Leftovers in the fridge for up to three days. I love to flake it up and enjoy it cold on a salad!
Reheat. In the air fryer for five minutes at 325° F or until heated through.

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