Cooking salmon from frozen is super easy in the air fryer. No thawing required! It works for any kind of frozen salmon fillets.
I’m always looking for easy ways to eat more fish. This air fryer salmon recipe could not be an easier way to fix a healthy lunch or dinner. All you have to do is cook it about halfway, add seasoning, then finish cooking. I like to pair it with a no-chop salad for a tasty and satisfying lunch.
Key Ingredients for Air Fryer Frozen Salmon
- Frozen Salmon fillets: This works with whatever kind of salmon you prefer. I get my frozen salmon at Costco and buy both the Atlantic farm raised and the wild sockeye.
- Olive oil: Any kind you have on hand
- Dry seasoning: Use whatever dry seasoning you prefer. Lots of things go well with salmon. I like Trader Joe’s Salmon Rub or Greek seasoning. Keep it simple buy using a pre-mixed seasoning blend.
Note: Make sure to check recipe card for full list of ingredients
Preparation Steps for Air Fryer Frozen Salmon
- Preheat air fryer, if needed
- Add salmon, cook about halfway, then add seasoning and finish cooking
Doesn’t get much easier than this!
Substitutions/Additions
- Use whatever seasoning you prefer
Time Breakdown
Total Time |
16 minutes |
Hands ON time |
2 minutes |
Hands OFF time |
14 minutes |
BEST FOR:
Anytime! This recipe is great for anytime you want a healthy meal, fast. Salmon is a great source of Omega-3 and protein.
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SUMMARY:
This recipe tastes great and requires almost no effort. It’s also super healthy. A win all around for burnt out cooks!
Serve with
For lunch I like to serve this with a quick no-chop salad. For dinner, I’ll pair it with steamed broccoli and farro or a baked potato (baking potatoes in my other air fryer!)
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Air Fryer Frozen Salmon
Equipment
- 1 Air fryer
Ingredients
- 2 frozen salmon fillets
- olive oil
- seasoning I like Trader Joe's Salmon Rub
Instructions
- Preheat air fryer, if needed. Even though my air fryer doesn't require it, I like to preheat for about 3-4 minutes for this
- Place frozen salmon fillet in air fryer. Cook at 390 degrees for 5-7 minutes.
- Brush salmon with olive oil and sprinkle on seasoning. Bake for an additional 5-7minutes to desired doneness. I don't bother turning the salmon over. I think it cooks fine without turning. Total time will be based on the thickness of your fillets and how your air fryer cooks. I recommend checking temperature after about 5 minutes.