Description
Cooking frozen salmon in an air fryer is quick and easy, yielding perfectly flaky and flavorful results. This method retains moisture while ensuring a crispy exterior.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 frozen salmon fillets
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Lemon wedges for serving (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your air fryer to 390°F (200°C).
- While the air fryer is heating up, drizzle the frozen salmon fillets with olive oil.
- Sprinkle garlic powder, paprika, salt, and pepper evenly over the salmon.
- Place the seasoned salmon fillets in the air fryer basket in a single layer.
- Cook for 12-15 minutes, or until the salmon is cooked through and flakes easily with a fork. The internal temperature should reach 145°F (63°C).
- Remove from the air fryer and let it rest for a few minutes before serving.
- Serve with lemon wedges if desired.
- Category: Dinner
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 0
- Sodium: 300
- Fat: 18
- Carbohydrates: 0
- Fiber: 0
- Protein: 28
- Cholesterol: 70
Keywords: frozen salmon in air fryer, air fryer salmon, easy salmon recipe, healthy dinner recipe