If you love salmon you’ll love my easy Air Fryer Salmon Recipe that is made in under 15 minutes from start to finish. This gluten free / dairy free seafood recipe makes for an easy weeknight dinner or an elegant dinner party main dish.
I’ve owned an Air Fryer for almost 2 years now. I dabbled in using it here and there, but never really started documenting recipes until this year. That’s when I shared my Air Fryer Chicken Strips recipe. It dawned on me a few months ago that I should try to throw a piece of salmon in the air fryer.
Oh-my… my Air Fryer Salmon Recipe is the ONLY way I’ll ever make salmon again. It’s cooked in 10 minutes. Takes only 5 minutes to prep. So basically you can have dinner in the table from start to finish in just 15 minutes time!
Since I know how much my readers LOVE seafood recipes I knew I had to share this easy salmon recipe. Over the next year, I plan to add more Air Fryer recipes, too!
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Ingredients
- Salmon – I only use wild caught salmon.
- Olive Oil – You need to get this in the spray form to lightly spray on top of the fish. This helps the seasoning stick on and gives a nice crust.
- Spices – I like to use a blend of salt, pepper, garlic powder, and paprika. I’ll sprinkle a little bit of dried or fresh parsley on the fillets after it’s done being cooked.
- Lemon – I love to squeeze fresh lemon juice on the air fry salmon fillets after they are done cooking. To me, it brightens up the fish.
How to Cook Salmon in Air Fryer
Preheat the Air Fryer to 400 degrees Fahrenheit.
Mix together the black pepper, salt, garlic powder, and paprika.
Spray the fillets with olive oil spray. Then divide and sprinkle the seasoning on the four salmon fillets.
Spray the wire racks with the olive oil spray and then place the salmon on the racks.
Cook for 10 minutes until golden in color and salmon is flaky.
Serve immediately with your favorite side dishes like zucchini with tomatoes and rice.
FAQs
Here are all the frequently asked questions readers have asked when making my salmon air fryer recipe.
Yes, the skin will stick to the Air Fryer even when non-stick cooking spray has been sprayed on the racks. The best way to prevent skin from sticking is to place a piece of parchment paper underneath the fish on the rack.
I like to cook salmon at 400 degrees Fahrenheit when using the Air Fryer.
Yes, you can cook frozen raw fish in the air fryer. You will need to add on 2-4 additional minutes depending on the thickness.
Tips & Tricks
Here are a few of my favorite tips and tricks I’ve learned when making this recipe.
- Seasoning – You can use my house seasoning blend with paprika or you could use cajun seasoning, blackening seasoning, or simply salt, pepper, olive oil and lemon.
- Salmon – I only use wild salmon for my family. I can find a decent price for wild caught salmon from time to time at Costco and Whole Foods. I then cut the fish into 4 oz. pieces prior to cooking. Make sure the pieces our as even in size as possible, so that the fish cooks evenly.
- Frozen salmon in Air Fryer – You can cook frozen salmon in the Air Fryer. Depending on the thickness and size of the piece will depend if you add an additional 2-4 more minutes on to the cooking time.
- Preheat Air Fryer – I always recommend preheating the air fryer a few minutes prior to cooking. I’ll start the air fryer then I’ll season the salmon and stick it in to cook!
- Overcrowd – Make sure you don’t over crowd the tray or basket. This will help ensure the fish cooks evenly and that you have crispy skin. If the fish fillets are touching one another you risk your fish being soggy and not crispy.
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Air Fryer Salmon Recipe
Equipment
- Air Fryer
Ingredients
- ¼ teaspoon Black Pepper
- ¼ teaspoon Kosher Salt
- ¼ teaspoon Garlic Powder
- 1 teaspoon Paprika
- 16 oz. Salmon Fillets divided
- Olive Oil Spray
Instructions
- Preheat the Air Fryer to 400 degrees Fahrenheit.
- Mix together the black pepper, salt, garlic powder, and paprika.
- Spray the fillets with olive oil spray. Then divide and sprinkle the seasoning on the four salmon fillets.
- Spray the wire racks with the olive oil spray and then place the salmon on the racks. Cook for 10 minutes until golden in color and salmon is flaky.
Notes
- Salmon – I only use wild salmon for my family. I can find a decent price for wild caught salmon from time to time at Costco and Whole Foods. I then cut the fish into 4 oz. pieces prior to cooking.
- Frozen Salmon – You can cook frozen raw fish in the air fryer. You will need to add on 2-4 additional minutes depending on the thickness.
- Seasoning – You can use my house seasoning blend with paprika or you could use cajun seasoning, blackening seasoning, or simply salt, pepper, olive oil and lemon.
- Preheat Air Fryer – I always recommend preheating the air fryer a few minutes prior to cooking. I’ll start the air fryer then I’ll season the salmon and stick it in to cook!
- Overcrowd – Make sure you don’t over crowd the tray or basket. This will help ensure the fish cooks evenly and that you have crispy skin. If the fish fillets are touching one another you risk your fish being soggy and not crispy.
Christine
My husband loves salmon and this recipe made it so quick and easy to prepare… best of all the flavor was terrific.
Katie
Christine, thank you so much for taking the time to leave a 5 star review! I’m so glad your husband enjoyed it!