Frozen Salmon in Air Fryer
Perfectly cooked air fryer frozen salmon – crispy on the outside, tender on the inside. A quick and healthy meal ready in just 20 minutes!
Equipment
- Air Fryer
Ingredients
Salmon
- 2 fillets frozen salmon skin-on or skinless
Seasoning
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon lemon zest optional
- 1 teaspoon soy sauce or lemon juice for extra flavor
Instructions
- Preheat the air fryer to 390°F (200°C) for 3-5 minutes.
- Lightly brush frozen salmon fillets with olive oil.
- In a small bowl, mix salt, black pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, and lemon zest.
- Rub the seasoning blend onto the salmon fillets.
- Place the frozen salmon fillets in the air fryer basket, ensuring they are not overlapping.
- Air fry for 10 minutes, then brush with soy sauce or lemon juice for added flavor.
- Continue air frying for another 5-7 minutes until the salmon reaches an internal temperature of 145°F (63°C) and is flaky.
- Serve immediately with steamed vegetables, rice, or a side salad.
Notes
This air fryer method ensures perfectly cooked salmon every time. Feel free to adjust seasonings to your taste!