This air fryer salmon recipe will give you the best, tender and flakey fillets in under 15 minutes! Salmon seasoned with a simple blackening seasoning and air fried, so easy.
If you love seafood, check out my other seafood recipes like my Sushi Bake!
AIR FRYER SALMON RECIPE
This easy air fryer salmon recipe gives you a flavorful dinner in no time! Fresh salmon fillets coated in oil and coated in a homemade blackening seasoning and air fryer until tender and flakey. Not only is this blackened salmon recipe easy, it’s healthy and full of flavor. Make this easy salmon recipe for busy weeknight dinner or meal prep!
WHAT YOU NEED-
- Salmon– You want to use fresh salmon fillets or buy a large slab and cut them into fillets. Any type of catch (or species) will work for this recipe. Either skin or skinless salmon can be used, I prefer skinless salmon, so I just trim off the skin.
- Oil– Either olive oil, canola oil, or even avocado oil can be used. Coating the salmon in oil before adding the seasoning helps the seasoning stick and allows the salmon to get a nice crisp when cooking!
- Seasoning– I love using my homemade blackening seasoning blend when cooking salmon! You can use a store-bought blackening seasoning or swap for Cajun seasoning, Old Bays Seasonings or any other blend you like.
- Lemon– Freshly squeezed lemon juice goes so well over cooked salmon! This is totally optional.
HOW TO COOK SALMON IN AIR FRYER
This salmon in the air fryer recipe is going to become your favorite method to cook salmon!
- Rinse and pat dry the salmon fillets.
- Marinate the salmon fillets with oil and blackening seasoning, coating all the fillets on all sides.
- Spray the air fryer basket with baking spray. (I like to use the air fryer basket liners instead.) LINK
- Add the seasoned fillets to the air fryer basket, you do not want to overcrowd the basket.
- Air fry the salmon fillets until slightly crispy, tender and cooked through. (Internal temperature should be 145°F.)
- Top with freshly chopped greens and freshly squeezed lemon juice.
- Serve immediately with desired sides.
SERVING IDEAS
Pair this tender salmon with the perfect sides for the perfect weeknight dinner!
OTHER WAYS TO ENJOY THIS SALMON
There are so many different ways that you can enjoy this delicious blackened salmon! Whether you are serving it with sides for dinner or using it as an addition, you are going to love this simple air fryer salmon recipe.
- Tacos– Cut the salmon up and add it to toasted tortillas with some fresh coleslaw and taco sauce from my chicken tacos for the ultimate salmon tacos.
- Salmon Bowls– Instead of teriyaki salmon bites, use this blackened air fryer salmon and make a hearty salmon bowl loaded with all the right flavors.
- Sushi Bake– You cannot go wrong with a salmon sushi bake! Swap the crab and shrimp for this shredded salmon in my simple sushi bake.
- Pasta– Swap the chicken out of my classic chicken Alfredo recipe for this salmon for a seafood pasta.
- Salad– Add this salmon to your simple garden salad or make a pasta salad for some protein in your salad.
QUESTIONS YOU MIGHT HAVE:
No worries! Check out my pan-seared blackened salmon recipe for stove top method!
Yes, you can totally use frozen fillet, just thaw the night before then marinate and air fry!
Cooked, safe-to-eat salmon should have an internal temperature of 145°F. The salmon will also be opaque and it will flake easily.
Yes, marinating it overtime will result in a deeper flavored salmon! You can marinate the salmon and store in the fridge for up to 1-2 days before cooking it!
Once the salmon is cooled, transfer to an airtight container store in the fridge for 3-4 days. This is perfect for meal prep!
There is a difference! Wild caught salmon is typically caught from the fresh waters, oceans and rivers. Farm caught salmon is from salmon farms. Although both are good, wild-caught is always going to be a better option!
Once the blackened salmon is cooked and cooled, transfer it to an airtight container and store it in the fridge for 2-3 days.
OTHER SEAFOOD RECIPES-
If you love seafood, check out my other delicious seafood recipes:
Air Fryer Salmon Recipe
Ingredients
- 2 fresh salmon fillets skin or skinless
- 1 Tbsp olive oil
- 2 tsps blackening seasoning
Instructions
- Rinse and pat dry the salmon fillets. (If you bought an entire fillet, cut it into even sized fillets and remove the skin if desired.)
- Drizzle the salmon fillets with oil and then top with blackening seasoning. Flip the fillets and repeat ensuring the entire salmon is coated in seasoning.
- Spray the air fryer basket with baking spray or line with parchment paper.
- Add the seasoned salmon fillets to the air fryer basket, do not overcrowd. (Depending on the size of your air fryer, you might need to do it in batches.)
- Air fry the salmon at 350°F for about 12-15 minutes, or until the salmon is cooked through. (The internal temperature should be 145°F.)
- Carefully remove the fillets from the air fryer basket and add your serving plate. Top with freshly squeezed lemon juice and fresh chopped greens.
- Serve immediately with desired sides.
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