Air Fryer Frozen Salmon

Air fryer frozen salmon is ready to enjoy in less than 20 minutes, making it an ideal dinner option for busy weeknights. You don't have to thaw the fillets beforehand; they can be cooked directly from the freezer, simplifying dinner preparation.

Course Main Course

Cuisine American

Keyword Air Fryer Frozen Salmon

Prep Time 5

Cook Time 13

Total Time 18

Servings people

Calories 284kcal

Author Cathy Pollak

Equipment

Ingredients

2 tsps. avocado oil plus, more for basting, or any other high temperature cooking oil
2 (6 oz. each) frozen salmon fillets
1 tbsp. fresh lemon juice
1 tsp. smoked paprika
1/8 tsp kosher salt
1/8 tsp. coarse ground black pepper
1/8 tsp. garlic powder
1 tbsp. fresh parsley, chopped

Instructions

Use a basting brush to oil the bottom of the air fryer.
2 tsps. avocado oil
If the salmon has skin, position it with the skin side facing downwards.
2 (6 oz. each) frozen salmon fillets
Cook the salmon for 7 minutes at 390°F in the air fryer; no preheating required.
While the salmon is air frying, combine lemon juice, avocado oil, smoked paprika, salt, pepper, and garlic powder in a bowl. Mix well until combined.
1 tbsp. fresh lemon juice, 1 tsp. smoked paprika, 1/8 tsp kosher salt, 1/8 tsp. garlic powder, 1/8 tsp. coarse ground black pepper
After 7 minutes have elapsed, take out the salmon from the air fryer and brush it with the lemon sauce. Dispose of any remaining sauce after basting the salmon.
Continue cooking for an additional 6-9 minutes or until the salmon is flaky and has reached an internal temperature of 145°F. Garnish with parsley. Serve immediately.
1 tbsp. fresh parsley, chopped

Notes

Cooking time: The cooking duration will differ depending on the thickness of your salmon, so monitor it closely during the second round of cooking. Adjust the time as necessary based on the size of your salmon.

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