How long do you cook salmon in the air fryer?

It depends on the size and thickness of your fillet. For two 4-ounce pieces of frozen salmon, it takes approximately 16 minutes to cook. Fortunately, the air fryer is very forgiving when cooking fish. You can always stop the air fryer early and check the salmon. It is done when the internal temperature reaches 145 degrees Fahrenheit. It should be opaque and flake easily.

What can I serve with salmon?

Salmon is a flavorful lean protein that pairs nicely with roasted vegetables, salads, pasta, grains, and even soups.

What can I do with leftover salmon?

I love making a salmon salad using cooked salmon.

Air Fryer Frozen Salmon (30 Minute Meal)

Name: Air Fryer Frozen Salmon
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 16 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 2
Cuisine: Healthy
Ingredients: 2 frozen salmon pieces (about 4 ounces each); 1 teaspoon olive oil; 1 teaspoon coconut aminos (you can also use tamari or soy sauce depending on your dietary preferences); 1 teaspoon maple syrup; 1 teaspoon balsamic vinegar (or rice vinegar); ½ teaspoon garlic powder

Ingredients

Scale

2 frozen salmon pieces (about 4 ounces each)
1 teaspoon olive oil
1 teaspoon coconut aminos (you can also use tamari or soy sauce depending on your dietary preferences)
1 teaspoon maple syrup
1 teaspoon balsamic vinegar (or rice vinegar)
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder

Cook Mode Prevent your screen from going dark

Instructions

Preheat your air fryer to 390°F.
Place the frozen salmon fillets in the air fryer basket for a cook time of 7 minutes.
In a small bowl, combine the olive oil, coconut aminos, maple syrup, vinegar, and garlic powder. Stir and set aside.
After the first 7 minutes are up for the salmon, open the basket and brush the top of the fish with the olive oil mixture and vinegar.
Close the basket and set the time to an additional 9 minutes. The salmon should be opaque and easily flaked with a fork when it is cooked through.
Serve immediately.

Notes

Most air fryer baskets can handle up to 4 salmon fillets at a time. So, you can easily double this recipe if you want more servings.
You do not need to defrost your salmon for this recipe as it is written for frozen salmon.
Store any leftover cooked salmon in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
If you prefer to use a thermometer to check if the fish is cooked through, then use a meat thermometer inserted into the thickest part of the fish. It should read 145°F.

Author: Carrie Forrest, MPH in Nutrition
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 16 minutes
Category: Main dish
Method: Air Fryer
Cuisine: Healthy
Diet: Gluten Free

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1/2 of recipe
Calories: 186
Sugar: 2.4 g
Sodium: 140 mg
Fat: 7.7 g
Saturated Fat: 1.3 g
Carbohydrates: 4.1 g
Fiber: 0.1 g
Protein: 25.4 g
Cholesterol: 57.9 mg