Perfectly Cooked Air Fryer Salmon in Minutes

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This air fryer salmon recipe is so easy to make and comes out perfectly cooked in minutes every single time! It stays moist and juicy in the center with a slight crust on the outside and is the perfect way to cook salmon for dinner or to add to salads and other meals.

Our air fryer gets used more than any other appliance in our home because everything that I cook in it comes out amazing, and it's so easy to use! I've have been using my air fryer for a couple of years now, and love finding new recipes to cook for my family. This easy air fryer salmon is by far my new favorite! It comes out so perfectly cooked every single time and is full of flavor...bonus, it's super healthy too! Score one for this girl who is trying to eat more fish and have a healthier lifestyle!!

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Air Fryer Cooking Chart with Times and Temperatures

If you are looking for an easy way to keep track of how long to cook foods in your air fryer and also how long, I've created this printable Air Fryer Cooking Chart to help you out! You can print it, screenshot it and keep it on your phone or iPad, or you can save it to Pinterest to reference later! I keep a copy of it on my refrigerator as a quick reference when air fryer frozen foods, veggies and meats! Click HERE to Print or Download my Air Fryer Cooking Times Chart!

Air Fryer Recommendations

If you are looking to purchase an air fryer, there are 3 different air fryers I would recommend. On the less expensive side, I like the Gourmia Air Fryer, for mid-priced I love the Philips Air Fryer, and if you are looking for a higher end air fryer that toasts, bakes, broils, dehydrates and air fries food plus more, then I suggest the Breville Smart Oven… I use it daily instead of my oven for the most part.

How to Cook Salmon in Air Fryer

Start by gathering your ingredients.

1 Lemon, sliced
2 Salmon fillets with the skin
1 Tablespoon Avocado Oil
1 Teaspoon Old Bay Seasoning
½ Teaspoon Coarse Kosher Salt
¼ Teaspoon Black Pepper

Place the lemons slices flat on the air fryer basket or rack.

salmon on lemon slices in an air fryer being oiled

Place the salmon filets skin side down on the lemon slices and brush with avocado oil.

Season with Old Bay, salt and pepper.

Air fry salmon for 6-8 minutes at 390 F°. Carefully remove from the air fryer using a rubber spatula or tongs and enjoy!

salmon cooked in an air fryer served with lemons

Air Fryer Salmon: FAQS

What will you need to complete this recipe?

Salmon filets, avocado oil, Old Bay Seasoning, kosher salt and black pepper. You will also need an Air Fryer.

Storage Instructions

Once allowed to cool completely, this salmon can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.

You can also freeze it in an airtight, freezer safe container for up to 3 months.

I don't have avocado oil, can I use a different type of oil?

Yes, feel free to use olive oil or canola oil. As long as the oile has a high burn point, you can use any type of oil you like. I like to use avocado oil for the nutritional benefits, plus it tastes amazing!

How long do you cook salmon in an air fryer?

Fo a fillet that is about 1 inch thick, it will take 6-8 minutes. If you salmon fillets are thicker, add a couple more minutes to the cooking time. The internal temperature of the salmon should be at least 145°F according to the FDA. You can check the internal temperature of you salmon by inserting a meat thermometer into the thickest part of the salmon.

Why do you add lemons to the bottom of your salmon?

I add the lemons to help prevent the skin from sticking to the air fryer grates. It makes removing the salmon from the air fryer much easier and adds tremendous flavor!