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How to Make Frozen Salmon in the Air Fryer

Frozen salmon cooks quickly and easily in the air fryer! Learn how to cook frozen salmon in the air fryer for an easy and delicious dinner in minutes! Air frying results in perfectly cooked salmon that your whole family will love!
Course Main Dishes
Cuisine American

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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings 3 Servings
Calories 276kcal
Author Krista

Ingredients

  • 3- 4 oz. Frozen Salmon Fillets
  • 1 tsp Dijon Mustard
  • 1 tbsp Olive Oil
  • 1 tsp Lemon Juice
  • 1/4 tsp Salt
  • 1/4 tsp Garlic Powder
  • 1/4 tsp Cumin

Instructions

  • Preheat the air fryer to 340F
  • Place the frozen salmon filets in a single layer, skin side down in the air fryer basket and cook for 7 minutes in the preheated air fryer.
  • While the salmon is cooking stir together the olive oil, mustard, lemon juice, salt and spices in a small bowl.
  • Brush the sauce across the salmon, it should be thawed but still mostly raw at this point.
  • Raise the air fryer temperature to 370F and cook for another 7-9 minutes or until the salmon is done. The salmon is done cooking when the internal temperature reaches 145 degrees.
  • Serve immediately.

Nutrition

Serving: 1g | Calories: 276kcal | Protein: 25g | Fat: 19g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 14g | Cholesterol: 71mg | Sodium: 309mg