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air fryer frozen salmon fillet on plate with lemon slices

Frozen Salmon in the Air Fryer

Samantha Erb
For flaky, tender, and crispy fish, try making frozen salmon in the air fryer! A special seasoning blend makes this dish sing.
4.40 from 81 votes
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Course Air Fryer Recipes
Cuisine American
Servings 2 servings
Calories 405 kcal

Ingredients

  • 2 6- oz frozen skinless salmon fillets
  • 2 teaspoons olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
  • ½ teaspoon kosher salt
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
  • ¼ teaspoon black pepper
  • ⅛-¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • Lemon wedges for serving

Instructions
 

  • Preheat the air fryer to 390 degrees F.
  • In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, Dijon, salt, garlic powder, pepper, and cayenne. Brush the mixture on the top of each fillet.*
  • Place the frozen fillets in a single layer inside and cook for 12 to 18 minutes, depending on thickness, until it reaches an internal temperature of 145 degrees F. Serve with lemon wedges if desired.

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Notes

*Alternatively, you can cook the salmon without the seasoning for 6 minutes, then brush it onto the defrosted fillets and continue to cook for 6-12 minutes until cooked through.

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 405kcalCarbohydrates: 4gProtein: 38gFat: 26gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 19gCholesterol: 107mgSodium: 488mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1g
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