can i use frozen salmon?

If you’re short on time, you can cook salmon straight from frozen by air frying it for 3–4 minutes first to thaw slightly, then patting it dry, adding the oil and seasonings, and continuing to cook for about 11–13 minutes total. That said, thawed salmon will always yield the best results, since it cooks more evenly, develops a better crust, and allows the seasonings to adhere more easily. Highly recommend using thawed salmon if you can!

should i remove the skin first?

You can go either way. The skin helps retain moisture and crisp up nicely in the air fryer, but if you prefer it off, it won’t affect flavor or timing.

how can i tell when the salmon is done?

The salmon should flake easily with a fork and reach an internal temperature of 125–130°F for medium. (It will continue to cook a bit more once you remove it from the air fryer.) I'd recommend measuring the salmon with an instant-read thermometer to be sure it's cooked to your liking.

what air fryer do you use?

I love and use this model , which I find cooks 6-ounce salmon filets perfectly at the 7-minute mark.

Air Fryer Salmon

Name: Air Fryer Salmon
Prep time: 3 min
Cook time: 7 min
Total time: 10 min
Ingredients: 4 salmon fillets (about 6 ounces each), skin on or off; 1 tablespoon olive oil; 1 teaspoon garlic powder; 1/2 teaspoon onion powder; 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika; 1/2 teaspoon fine sea salt; 1/2 teaspoon freshly-ground black pepper; lemon wedges, for serving

Air Fryer Salmon

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Author: Ali
Prep Time: 3 mins
Cook Time: 7 mins
Total Time: 10 mins
Yield: 4 servings 1x

Ingredients

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4 salmon fillets (about 6 ounces each), skin on or off
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon onion powder
1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
1/2 teaspoon fine sea salt
1/2 teaspoon freshly-ground black pepper
lemon wedges, for serving

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Instructions

Prep salmon: Pat salmon dry with paper towels. Drizzle with olive oil and rub evenly to coat. In a small bowl, mix garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper. Sprinkle evenly over the salmon and pat gently so the seasoning sticks.
Air fry: Arrange fillets in the air fryer basket skin side down. Cook at 400°F for 7–9 minutes, depending on thickness, until the salmon flakes easily with a fork and reaches an internal temp of 125–130°F for medium.
Serve: Squeeze with fresh lemon juice just before serving.

Equipment

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