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Frozen Salmon in Air Fryer

Frozen Salmon in the air fryer is so easy! You can have a healthy and delicious fish dinner on the table in just minutes, using simple ingredients, even if you forgot to thaw out the fish.
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time15 minutes
2 Servings

Equipment

Ingredients

  • 2 frozen salmon filets about 6 ounces each
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • ½ teaspoon kosher salt
  • ¼ teaspoon freshly cracked black pepper
  • 2 tablespoons butter melted
  • 1 tablespoon freshly squeezed lemon juice
  • 1 clove garlic grated
  • Fresh minced parsley for garnish

Instructions

  • Preheat your air fryer using the pre-heat function or by heating it at 350ºF/175ºC for 5 minutes. Once preheated, spray your air fryer basket with olive oil spray.
  • Add the salmon skin side down to the air fryer basket and brush the filets with olive oil. Sprinkle with salt and pepper. Cook at 380ºF/190ºC for 6 minutes.
  • In a small bowl, stir together the butter, lemon juice, and grated garlic. Brush the garlic butter over the salmon filets and cook for an additional 6-8 minutes, or until your desired doneness. Garnish with fresh parsley and a squeeze of fresh lemon.
  • Enjoy this salmon on a salad, over rice, or with your favorite sides.

Notes

  • Pre-heating is Key: I don't often recommend preheating the air fryer, but when you're cooking frozen meat like salmon or steaks, this step is super important! You want the air fryer to be hot when you add the frozen fish.
  • Don't overfill the basket: My air fryer holds two salmon fillets perfectly without them touching or overlapping. Yours may be able to fit more, or may fit less. For larger pieces of salmon, you'll want to cook just one at a time.
  • Adjust as Needed: If your frozen salmon fillets weigh more or less than six ounces, you will likely need to adjust the cooking time.
  • Don't Flip! Unlike many air fryer recipes, this one does not require you to flip the food over. The salmon will cook perfectly with the skin side down the entire time.
  • Choose your Seasonings: I love this simple recipe with butter, garlic, and lemon, but salmon can stand up to more flavor if you prefer. Try a bit of cajun seasoning for a spicy kick!

Nutrition Information

Serving 1fillet | Calories 408kcal | Carbohydrates 1g | Protein 34g | Fat 29g | Saturated Fat 10g | Polyunsaturated Fat 5g | Monounsaturated Fat 12g | Trans Fat 0.5g | Cholesterol 124mg | Sodium 747mg | Potassium 854mg | Fiber 0.1g | Sugar 0.2g | Vitamin A 420IU | Vitamin C 3mg | Calcium 28mg | Iron 1mg
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