Air Fryer Frozen Salmon

This easy air fryer frozen salmon is ready in under 20 minutes with no need to thaw the fillets. Coated in a zesty lemon sauce, it’s a quick, flavorful, and hassle-free dinner option for busy nights.

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

measuring cups and spoons For accurate measuring.
mixing bowls For combining liquid ingredients.
Cutting board For slicing the lemon.
Knife Making lemon slices.
basting brush For basting the salmon.
Air Fryer To cook the salmon.

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 coat the bottom of the air fryer with oil.
2 tsps. avocado oil
If the salmon has skin, place it skin-side down.
2 (6 oz. each) frozen salmon fillets
Cook the salmon for 7 minutes at 390°F in the air fryer, no preheating needed.
While the salmon is air frying, combine lemon juice, avocado oil, smoked paprika, salt, pepper, and garlic powder in a bowl. Stir until well 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, remove the salmon from the air fryer and brush it with the lemon sauce. Discard any remaining sauce after basting.
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 and 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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