Air Fryer Salmon of LOVE
My Air Fryer Salmon is tender and flaky inside, with a light layer of crispness on top. It’s quick and easy to make (cooks in 10 minutes!) and so delish.
You’ll Love My Air Fryer Salmon
Fast and Easy. When it comes to speed and ease, you can’t beat the air fryer. It’s ready in 10-12 minutes and cooks basically by it self
Seasoning Suggestions
Garlic Lemon. Replace the Dijon mustard and soy sauce in this recipe with 1 tablespoon freshly squeezed lemon juice, increase the garlic powder to 1 1/2 teaspoons, and add 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt. Arrange lemon slices on top of the salmon while cooking.
Honey Garlic. Use 2 tablespoons honey, 3/4 teaspoon garlic powder, and omit the soy sauce and ginger. Season the cooked salmon with an extra pinch of salt.
Teriyaki. Brush the salmon with your favorite teriyaki sauce prior to cooking
Spicy Salmon. Season the salmon with your favorite Cajun seasoning.
Recipe Tips and Tricks
Keep the Skin On. To help the fish hold together, I recommend to air fry salmon with the skin on—take the skin off salmon after cooking. I typically serve the salmon with the skin on, then let guests peel away their skin (the cooked salmon will flake off easily with a fork).
Don’t Wrap the Fish. It is not necessary to wrap salmon in foil in the air fryer—in fact, it will make it harder for it to crisp.
Don’t Flip the Salmon. Thanks to the power of the heating element and constant heat circulation, it is not necessary to flip salmon in the air fryer.
Try it with Frozen. You can cook frozen salmon in the air fryer! To make this recipe with frozen salmon, preheat your air fryer to 360 degrees F. Lay the salmon on aluminum foil in the air fryer and cook for about 7 minutes or until thawed. Drizzle the soy/mustard mixture over the top of the filets as directed, then cook for another 6 to 11 minutes, depending on the thickness of your fillets.
Make Air Fryer Salmon Bites. Use skinless salmon and cut into 1-inch cubes. Toss the cubes with the salmon. Line your air fryer with foil and air fry at 400°F for 5 to 7 minutes (no need to flip). Don’t overcrowd the basket — if needed cooked the salmon in batches.
Thanks Erin Clarke
Air Fryer Salmon
Ingredients
2 salmon fillets about 6 ounces each
MARINADE
1 tsp fresh ginger , finely grated or powered is fine
1 garlic clove , crushed or garlic powder
1 tbsp soy sauce
1 tbsp brown sugar or honey
2 teaspoons extra virgin olive oil or avocado oil
Instructions
With paper towels, pat the salmon dry. Sprinkle lightly on both sides with salt and pepper.
For easy cleanup, line the air fryer basket with aluminum foil. Preheat the air fryer to 400 degrees F .
In a small bowl or larger liquid measuring cup, mix together the maranade and spoon all over the top of the salmon.
Slide out the air fryer basket and set it on a heatproof surface. Place the fillets in the basket so that they are not touching.
Cook the salmon in the air fryer for 6 to 11 minutes, depending upon their thickness and your model (fillets around 1 inch will need 8 to 9 minutes). Do not overcook or the salmon will be dry. Salmon is done when it registers 145 degrees F on an instant read thermometer (I remove mine a few degrees early, let it rest, then the carryover cooking finishes the job). Check it a few times towards the end to make sure it doesn’t overcook.
Recipe by The Happy Diabetic Chef http://www.happydiabetic.com
Nutrition Facts 2 Servings
Amount Per Serving
Nutrition
SERVING: 1(of 2)
CALORIES: 313kcal
CARBOHYDRATES: 10g
PROTEIN: 34g
FAT: 15g
SATURATED FAT: 2g
