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How to Cook Frozen Salmon in Air Fryer (with Skin-On)
Air fry frozen (or fresh) salmon with skin to moist, flaky perfection in under 15 minutes with this amazingly easy and practically foolproof recipe!
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
17 mins
Servings: 3 servings
Calories: 250 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 1 pound salmon 2-3 fillets
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 teaspoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
- ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
- ¼ teaspoon dried dill or 1 tsp fresh dill
Instructions
- Preheat the air fryer to 400°F. Allow it to run several minutes while you prep the salmon fillets. Pat the salmon dry with paper towels.
- Set out a small bowl. Mix together the honey, olive oil, lemon juice, salt, pepper, garlic powder, and dill. Set aside.
- Frozen salmon in the air fryer: place the salmon fillets in the air fryer basket close and air fry for 6 minutes. Open the air fryer and brush the glaze over the top of the salmon fillets. Then close the air fryer and fry again for 6 to 8 minutes.
- Fresh salmon in the air fryer: place the fresh salmon fillets in the air fryer. Brush the glaze over the top. Close the air fryer and set the timer for 5 to 8 minutes, depending on the thickness of the fillets.
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Notes
- If you prefer not to get the bottom of the air fryer basket dirty, you can place a piece of foil in the basket before adding the salmon fillets.
- If you prefer not to get the bottom of the air fryer basket dirty, you can place a piece of foil in the basket before adding the salmon fillets.
- Salmon will keep well for up to 3 days stored in an airtight container and kept in the fridge. Previously frozen salmon should not be frozen again once cooked.
Nutrition Information
Serving
1pc
Calories
250kcal
(13%)
Carbohydrates
6g
(2%)
Protein
30g
(60%)
Fat
11g
(17%)
Saturated Fat
2g
(10%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
4g
Monounsaturated Fat
4g
Cholesterol
83mg
(28%)
Sodium
842mg
(35%)
Potassium
754mg
(22%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
6g
(12%)
Vitamin A
66IU
(1%)
Vitamin C
1mg
(1%)
Calcium
22mg
(2%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 3servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 250
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1pc | |
| Calories | 250kcal | 13% |
| Carbohydrates | 6g | 2% |
| Protein | 30g | 60% |
| Fat | 11g | 17% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 4g | 24% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Cholesterol | 83mg | 28% |
| Sodium | 842mg | 35% |
| Potassium | 754mg | 16% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 6g | 12% |
| Vitamin A | 66IU | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 22mg | 2% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.