Easy Frozen Salmon in the Air Fryer
A flaky and flavorful way to make frozen salmon in the air fryer. It's so easy and perfect for last minute weeknight dinners!
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: 1Calories: 405kcalCarbohydrates: 4gProtein: 38gFat: 26gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 19gCholesterol: 107mgSodium: 488mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1g
This nutrition information is based on the exact products I used in this recipe. Brands and sizes of products could alter exact nutrition and should always be calculated independently.
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