Air Fryer Frozen Salmon
This simple method for cooking frozen salmon in the air fryer will be your new favorite hack to build a nutritious dinner fast!
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Ingredients
- 4 salmon fillets
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- ½ teaspoon paprika*
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- ½ teaspoon oregano
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 lemon, optional
Instructions
Prep:
- Preheat the air fryer for 5 minutes at 390F.
- In a small dish, combine the olive oil and seasonings (paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, oregano, and salt) and set aside.
Cook:
- Place the frozen salmon fillets, skin-side down, in the air fryer and cook them for 7 minutes.
- Open the air fryer basket and spread the seasoning paste over the salmon fillets. Use a spoon and then the back of a spoon to spread it over the entire fillet or use a basting brush.
- Cook for another 7 minutes, a few minutes longer if the fillets are on the thicker side, until the internal temperature reaches 145F.
Serve:
- Remove the cooked salmon from the air fryer and serve with your favorite sides.
Notes
Swap all the seasonings for 2 ½ teaspoons of salmon seasoning or your favorite seasoning mix.
Nutrition
Serving: 1 salmon fillet | Calories: 307kcal | Carbohydrates: 1g | Protein: 34g | Fat: 18g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 5g | Monounsaturated Fat: 9g | Cholesterol: 94mg | Sodium: 366mg | Potassium: 849mg | Fiber: 0.3g | Sugar: 0.1g | Vitamin A: 195IU | Vitamin C: 0.1mg | Calcium: 26mg | Iron: 2mg
