20-Minute Frozen Salmon In Air Fryer
Did you know you can cook frozen salmon in the air fryer in less than 20 minutes? This air fryer frozen salmon fillet couldn't be easier to make and tastes incredible with a lemon dill sauce!
Servings: 1 serving
Calories: 312kcal
Equipment
Ingredients
- 6 oz salmon fillet
- 1½ teaspoon olive oil
- ½ teaspoon Old Bay Seasoning
- ¼ teaspoon lemon pepper
- ¼ teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley (or fresh dill)
Instructions
- Place frozen salmon fillet in air fryer basket skin side-down and air fry for 5 minutes at 400°F. Remove and brush with olive oil on both sides, the sprinkle the top with Old Bay Seasonings, lemon pepper, and salt. Return to air fryer and fry another 8-10 minutes, or until cooked all the way through.
- Top with a drizzle of fresh lemon juice and garnish with fresh parsley or dill, before serving.
Notes
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- When the salmon is fully cooked, the edges should be slightly crisp and lightly browned, and the fish should flake effortlessly when gently scraped with a fork.
- If your salmon produces white goop while cooking, don't panic! It's not harmful and can be easily wiped away with a rubber brush or paper towel.
- All air fryers are different, and while 15 minutes was the sweet spot for my model, you may need to experiment with adding less/more time.
- Cooking more than one of these air fryer frozen salmon fillets at once may increase the amount of time they'll need in order to be fully cooked! You may also need to adjust the time if you're cooking a larger/thicker fillet.
- You don't need to line your air fryer basket with aluminum foil for this recipe, but if you choose to do so for the sake of easy cleanup, make sure to coat the foil in a little cooking spray to keep it from sticking to the salmon.
- Always make sure your salmon fillet is fully cooked in the center before you start eating! If you're unsure if your salmon is done, you can check the internal temperature with a meat thermometer. A fully cooked salmon fillet should have an internal temperature of 145°F.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Nutrition
Serving: 6oz | Calories: 312kcal | Carbohydrates: 2g | Protein: 34g | Fat: 18g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Sodium: 659mg | Fiber: 0.4g | Sugar: 0.4g
