Salmon done two ways: Air Fryer or Baked in the Oven. Either way it is scrumptious!
The air fryer gets it right every single time……. Salmon done in the air fryer is a quick and easy way of preparing fish. The results will have nice and crispy edges, and a tender flaky inside. It’s unbelievably good and a healthy way of cooking fish. This recipe is adapted from “The Recipe Critic”.
Why this recipe works
- Ready in 15 minutes: Did you know that fish is one of the fastest cooking proteins? Cooking it in the air fryer makes it even faster. Plus cleaning is a breeze, line your air basket with tin foil or parchment paper for an even quicker clean up.
- It’s a healthy meal option: Salmon is very low in saturated fat and a good source of protein. It’s one of the best sources of vitamin B12 , potassium and other nutrients like iron and vitamin D.
- Perfect texture and flavor: The fish cooks up quickly which helps maintain its natural juices making it moist and delectable.
- Easy to customize: When cooking salmon in the air fryer, you can easily substitute seasoning to your preferences.
Recipe Tips
Fresh fish: You will want to look for vibrantly colored salmon. With deep shades of red, coral or bright pink.
Equal thickness: Cooking time for each fillet will be the same if they are similar in thickness.
Avoid overcrowding the air fryer: If there are too many filet in at one time, the air inside the fryer will not circulate correctly and cooking will be uneven.
Benefits of cooking with an air fryer
Healthy: Air fryers require very little to no oil. Reducing fat intake.
Fast and Easy: Cooking with an air fryer is quick, it typically takes about half the time as the oven. Helping to maintain more of the nutrients in food.
To make the meal complete serve along with a healthy side of your choice.
Storage instructions:
To Store: Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.
To Freeze: Freeze for 3-9 months
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Air Fryer Salmon
Equipment
- Air Fryer Salmon
Ingredients
- 1 pound salmon
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon basil dried
- 1/2 teaspoon parsley dried
- 1/4 teaspoon olive oil or vegetable oil
- salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Rub 1/4 teaspoon of olive or vegetable oil over the salmon. Salt and pepper to taste. In a small bowl mix the rest of the ingredients together and rub onto the salmon.
Air Fryer Method
- Place seasoned salmon in the air fryer basket. Turn on air fryer to 400 degrees and bake for about 10 minutes or until the iInternal temperature reaches 140 degrees F.(Cook time may vary depending on the thickness of the salmon filet).
Oven Method
- Preheat oven to 425 degrees. Place seasoned salmon in baking pan with a rack . Bake for about 6 minutes, then turn salmon over and bake for another 6-7 minutes or until the internal temperature reaches 140 degrees F.(Cook time may vary depending on the thickness of the salmon filet).
