Description
This air fryer frozen salmon is the ultimate weeknight lifesaver. No thawing needed, just simple seasoning and a quick two-step cook for flaky, juicy, and perfectly tender salmon every time.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 frozen salmon fillet
- 2 teaspoons olive oil
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/8 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/8 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Preheat air fryer to 360°F for 5 minutes
- Place frozen salmon in the basket
- Cook for 5 minutes to thaw
- Mix olive oil and seasonings
- Remove salmon and brush seasoning mixture on top
- Return to air fryer
- Cook at 400°F for 7 to 10 minutes
- Check internal temperature reaches 145°F
- Serve immediately
Notes
Use a meat thermometer for perfect doneness. Adjust cooking time based on thickness. Works with skin-on or skinless salmon. Avoid overcrowding if cooking multiple fillets.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 13 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Air Fryer
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 fillet
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 220mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 1g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 85mg