Description
This method for Air Fryer Frozen Salmon shows you exactly how to cook a frozen salmon fillet in your air fryer or Ninja Foodi in just 15 minutes or less. There’s no excuse for getting healthy food on the table quickly when using this way to air fry frozen fish.
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 oz frozen salmon (2 filets)
- 1 tsp avocado oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Step: Preheat the air fryer to 400F for 5 minutes and lightly grease the basket with avocado oil.
- Step: Place frozen salmon filets in the basket and set the timer for 15 minutes; flip the filets over halfway through.
- Step: After flipping, brush with a small amount of avocado oil, season with salt and pepper, and cook for 5-7 minutes more or until completely cooked through.
- Step: Remove the cooked salmon, add a squeeze of lemon juice, and serve hot.
Notes
Ensure salmon reaches an internal temperature of 145F. For 1/2 inch fillets at 400F, cooking time may be reduced to 8-10 minutes. Let the salmon rest for a few minutes before serving to ensure moisture.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Fish & Seafood
- Method: Air Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6 oz
- Calories: 291 kcal
- Sugar: 0 g
- Sodium: 160 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 0 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 20 g
- Cholesterol: 65 mg