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Air Fryer Salmon Recipe

Air Fryer Salmon (Fresh Or Frozen)

Looking for a go-to dish that's packed with nutrition and flavor that you can make in a flash? This air fryer salmon recipe is an excellent choice. So, why not give it a try right away?
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Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Air Fryer Salmon
Level of Difficulty: Easy
Dietary Preference: Gluten-free, Keto, Low Carb
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 25 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 238kcal

Equipment

  • Air Fryer
  • Mixing Bowl
  • Whisk
  • Basting Brush
  • Tongs

Ingredients

  • 0.55 pounds of fresh salmon
  • 0.55 pounds of frozen salmon
  • 1 tablespoon honey
  • 1 tablespoon dried thyme
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
  • 0.5 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 0.5 teaspoon cayenne pepper powder
  • 1 teaspoon pepper

For the side dish:

  • 1 lemon
  • 2.8 ounces asparagus
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Instructions 

For Fresh Salmon

  • Preheat your air fryer to 350°F for about 4 minutes. Add honey, dried thyme, olive oil, garlic powder, Dijon mustard, salt, paprika, cayenne pepper powder, and pepper to a medium-sized bowl.
    Start Making The Sauce
  • Combine everything together with a whisk.
    Combine Everything Together
  • Once the air fryer has finished preheating, spray a thin layer of oil on the basket. Place the salmon into the air fryer, skin side touching the basket. Brush the sauce on all sides of the salmon, except for the skin side.
    Air Fry The Salmon
  • Select the fish mode on your air fryer and cook the salmon at 350°F for 8 minutes. Once done, let the fish rest for about 5 minutes, and enjoy.
    Air Fry Salmon

For Frozen Salmon

  • Preheat the air fryer to 350°F for 4 minutes. Lightly spray the air fryer basket with oil. Place the frozen salmon into the basket, skin side facing down and touching the basket.
    Place The Frozen Salmon
  • Select fish mode and air fry the salmon at 350°F for 7 minutes to thaw it. Brush the sauce on the salmon as instructed above.
    Thaw The Salmon
  • Cook the fish at 350°F for 8 minutes in fish mode. Once done, let the salmon rest for about 5 minutes before eating.
    Cook The Salmon

For The Asparagus

  • Grease the air fryer basket lightly with oil. Put the asparagus into the air fryer and spray them with a little olive oil. Season the vegetables with some salt and pepper.
    Place The Asparagus
  • Select the vegetable modeand cook the asparagus at 400°F for 5 minutes. Flip the asparagus halfway through.
    Air Fry The Asparagus

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Notes

  • The total time is for making 4 servings of fresh salmon. If you make your dish with frozen salmon, the dish will take about 7 minutes more to make.
  • Gently press the salmon with a fork. If the fish separate and give way easily, the fish is done cooking. Cook the salmon for about 1 minute more if necessary.
  • For salmon that's less than 1.5 inches thick, you should reduce the cooking time and check the fish's doneness frequently.
  • If you need to store leftover fish, put it in an airtight container and refrigerate. Your salmon will last for about 2 days.

Nutrition

Calories: 238kcal | Carbohydrates: 7g | Protein: 26g | Fat: 12g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Cholesterol: 69mg | Sodium: 362mg | Potassium: 696mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 592IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 44mg | Iron: 3mg