I Tried Cooking Salmon in the Air Fryer and I’m Never Going Back

Salmon is the most consumed fish in the United States. This is good news since it is also one of the healthiest. Now, thanks to the air fryer, it’s also one of the easiest to prepare.

If you stick to Mediterranean diettrying to increase your omega-3 fatty acids, or just plain cooking salmon is probably part of your routine. If you haven’t tried making a filet or two in the air fryer, it’s time to do so.

The air fryer is best known for making crispy wings and fries without all the oil, but it can handle fillets of salmon, tuna, or any other fish. Air fried salmon is quick and there is very little mess to clean up afterwards. The air fryer also contains fishy smell and splatter better than a frying pan or grill on the stove.

This 10-minute method will crisp the outside, while the inside cooks until tender, medium-rare. And you don’t need to preheat the big oven either, which takes more than twice as long as an air fryer.

For those busy nights when I need something affordable, healthy and quick, this air fryer salmon is an easy decision. You can also play around with the recipe, mixing and matching sauces, seasonings and sides until you find a flavor that suits your taste. Salmon tacos are particularly popular at this house.

Here’s how to make a perfect filet every time. And to find out more, discover our favorite places order salmon online and the best air fryers we tested. If you are wondering how these trendy and efficient countertop cookers work and which model is best, read my complete guide to air fryers.

Ingredients for 10 minute air fryer salmon

• 1 tablespoon of olive oil
• 1 teaspoon soy sauce or tamari
• 1 teaspoon of brown sugar
• 1 green onion, diced
• Salmon fillet
• Salt and pepper to taste
• Parchment paper (optional)

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Instructions for Perfect Air Fryer Salmon in 10 Minutes

• Step 1: Preheat the air fryer to 380 degrees F in “air fry” or “roast” mode.
• Step 2: Whisk together olive oil, brown sugar, soy sauce and green onion.
• Step 3: Dry the salmon fillet and place it in the fryer on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper (paper optional).
• Step 4: Pour the soy sauce mixture over the salmon and brush to coat.
• Step 5: Close the basket and cook for about 8 minutes, checking for doneness with a fork or internal probe (cook for another minute or two if you prefer your salmon medium well or well done).