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The Best Frozen Salmon in the Air Fryer

This frozen salmon in the air fryer is the perfect recipe for when you are short on time.  In less than 20 minutes, you can have a juicy and flaky piece of air fryer salmon from frozen...that means zero thawing required!
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time15 minutes
Total Time20 minutes
Course: dinner
Cuisine: American
Keyword: air fry frozen salmon, air fryer frozen salmon, cooking salmon in the air fryer, frozen salmon in air fryer, frozen salmon in the air fryer, gluten free
Servings: 2
Calories: 383

Ingredients

  • Oil spray
  • 2-4 6 ounce salmon filets
  • Kosher salt and pepper to taste
  • garlic powder

Instructions

  • Pre-heat the air fryer at 390F for 5 minutes.  Remove the frozen salmon from the plastic wrapping.  Spray the inside of the air fryer basket with oil spray (I like to use an oil pump with avocado oil so there is no residue left in the air fryer from propellants).  You can also use parchment paper instead of oil spray. 
  • Add the salmon filets to the basket and spray the tops with oil spray.  Season with salt, pepper, and garlic powder.
  • Air fry the salmon at 390F for 12-15 minutes, or until the internal temperature is 135F using an internal meat thermometer inserted halfway into the thickest portion of the salmon.  Let rest for 10 minutes.  The salmon should come up to 145F after resting.  If your salmon is thinner, the cook time will be shorter.  For thin salmon, check the temperature after 8 minutes.

Notes

  • If it is difficult to remove the frozen salmon from the plastic wrapping, run the salmon filets under cold water for a few minutes until the plastic releases from the salmon.  
  • A meat thermometer is essential to avoid overcooking or undercooking your frozen salmon in the air fryer.  
  • Salmon pairs well with lots of different seasoning variations but the most common would be a sweet glaze like honey, brown sugar, or maple syrup and also sour like a lemon and dill seasoning or lemon pepper, and garlic and herb.
  • Try to find a thicker salmon filet if you can.  Thin salmon filets tend to overcook really quickly.

Nutrition

Calories: 383 | Carbohydrates: 0g | Protein: 33g | Fat: 28g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Fiber: 0g