The air fryer is one of my new favorite ways to cook salmon. It is quicker than the grill or oven, and it comes out so flavorful and flakey. Whether you are making it for dinner, or making it for meal prep, it’s a great simple recipe with tons of variations. The ingredients are simple and the instructions are quick! Learn how to make salmon in the air fryer easily and have it on rotation each week. Serve your favorite veggie side dishes to make it a complete meal!
Ingredients for Salmon Air Fryer
Fresh or frozen salmon filets work well with this recipe. Before cooking the salmon let it thaw in an ice bath or overnight in the fridge. Choose your salmon then add a few more simple ingredients that you already have on hand.
Salmon Filets – You can use skinless or skin-on salmon for air fryer salmon, however I prefer skinless for this recipe. Make sure the salmon is bright pink with little to know spots on it. Lemon Juice – It is best if you use fresh lemons, but you can use bottled lemon juice. Olive Oil – I used extra virgin olive oil for this recipe. Salt and pepper – For this simple recipe, I just used salt and black pepper. However, you can add more spices if you would like. Optional spices – Depending on what you are making with the salmon, you can sprinkle garlic powder, smoked paprika, cajun seasoning, oregano, thyme, parsley, or any of your other favorite seasonings for more flavor.
Instructions for Salmon Air Fryer
Simply place the salmon in the air fryer and let the air fryer do all the work! It will be fork-tender and delicious to the taste!
What to Serve with Salmon Air Fryer Recipe
When I make this air fryer salmon for dinner, I like to serve it with a starchy side dish and a vegetable side dish. For starchy side dishes, I like Easy Yellow Rice, The Perfect Baked Potato, Lemon Rice, or Potatoes Au Gratin. For a vegetable, I often go for a Roasted Vegetable Medley, Oven Roasted Asparagus, or Lemon Garlic Brussel Sprouts. I also like to prep this salmon ahead of time to put on salads. After I cook it, I let it cool a bit and then I store it in the fridge in an airtight container. It will last in the fridge for up to a week. Two of my favorite salads to top with salmon are a Classic Cobb Salad and a Bowtie Caesar Salad.
Recipe Tip
Storing Leftovers
Air fryer salmon can be stored in an airtight container for three to four days. When ready to reheat it back up, place it in the microwave for a short amount of time or back in the air fryer for a few minutes until it is heated through.
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