Air Fryer Salmon With Skin

Crispy air fryer salmon with skin! This air fryer salmon recipe is easy, quick, perfect, and the outcome is tender, flaky, flavorful fish that can be served with sides like potatoes, vegetables, sauce, or any side dish of choice. Let me show you how to cook salmon in air fryer with skin.

Air Fryer Salmon With Skin Recipe (Salmon In Air Fryer)

This air fryer salmon recipe is so good you won't cook it any other way. Crispy skin, tender inside and packed full of flavor. It ticks all the right boxes.

Cooking salmon in air fryer is simple and with this recipe, anyone can make it and get tender, flaky, and succulent fish. It's easy and quick to cook air fryer salmon with skin which makes it perfect for weeknight dinner or quick meals...I mean it takes less than 15 minutes!

Salmon with skin in air fryer is the best way of cooking it as the skin prevents it from drying out quick and leaves the inside tender and the outer with just the right amount of crispy.

This low calorie, high protein, low carb, and healthy air fryer salmon fillet with skin recipe use just 5 simple ingredients, and you get a restaurant quality dish.

With this recipe, no stress, and no mess as you just marinate the fish, put it in the AF and it's ready in minutes!

Cleaning up the air fryer is also easy because no sticky mess in the air fryer basket and you can simply wash it with soap and hot water. Yes, the skin prevents it from sticking to the air fryer basket!

Salmon is healthy, a good source of proteins, vitamins, Omega 3 Fatty acids, and minerals. It is light and does not have an overly fish smell which makes it a good option for those who don't care for strong fish smell or taste. It's keto and low carb.

Related: Air Fryer Fish, Instant pot Salmon

Air Fryer Salmon Marinade

The simple and tasty marinade used for these salmon include garlic powder, black pepper, onion granules, salt, paprika, and lemon juice.

Mix everything together and you have a flavor packed marinade for salmon.

To marinate the fish, pat the salmon fillets dry, and brush the marinade all over them covering all sides.

If using fresh salmon, you can put them in the fridge to marinate for 40 minutes or more to infuse the flavors of the marinade. If using frozen fillets, cook immediately.

Once ready to cook, bring out the fish, put in the air fryer, and cook!

There are other marinades and dry rubs that can be used on salmon. Some of which I have tested and recommend are shrimp seasoning, fish seasoning, honey garlic, garlic herb butter, fajita seasoning, Italian seasoning.

Ingredients

Salmon fillets - Fresh or frozen, wild salmon, or farmed.

Garlic powder

Onion granules

Black pepper

Paprika

Salt

Oil

Lemon juice

How To Cook Salmon In Air Fryer

Gently pat the fillets dry with paper towels.

If using frozen fillets, run them under water to deglaze before patting dry.

Mix the garlic powder, onion granules, black pepper, paprika, salt, lemon juice, and oil in a bowl.

Brush the marinade all over the salmon fillets covering all sides.

Arrange the fillets in air fryer basket.

Air salmon at a temperature of 200C/400F for 6-12 minutes depending on the size and if cooking from frozen.

Bring them out, serve and enjoy.

How Long To Cook Salmon In Air Fryer

Size of the fillets, size of the air fryer, brand, type, wattage, temperature are all the things to consider in the cooking time. Bigger fillets will take longer to cook than smaller ones. Also when cooked at a lower temperature, it takes longer to cook. Below is a guide to follow:

How long to cook salmon at a temperature of 400F/200C is 6-8 minutes. If cooking from frozen, add additional 2-3 minutes.

How long to cook salmon in air fryer at 375F is 8-10 minutes.

Air fried salmon is cooked when a fork is inserted and it's flaky and tender. Avoid overcooking the fish so it doesn't dry out.

What To Serve With

Salmon is healthy, versatile and can be served with variety of foods. Some recommendations of what to serve with are:

Potatoes: Air fryer baby potatoes, air fryer potato wedges, air fryer sliced potatoes.

Rice: long grain rice

Vegetables: Air fryer Vegetables, boiled broccoli, carrots, Asparagus

Sauces: Garlic butter sauce, lemon butter

Pasta

How To Store

To store leftover, leave it to cool completely before putting it in an airtight container or a Ziploc then put it in the fridge where it will keep well for up to 2 days. 

In the freezer: Put in an airtight container or Ziploc, label, and store in the freezer where it will keep in the freezer for 3 months. 

To reheat - Reheat it in the air fryer, microwave or oven. 

To reheat in the air fryer, place the fillet in the Air fryer basket and air fry at a temperature of 170C for 2 minutes adding additional time in 1 minute till it's heated through. Be careful not to dry out the fish.

Once reheated, don't refreeze.

Tips

• Use similar-sized fillets so they cook evenly.
• You can use any other good seasoning or marinade.
• If after cooking you decide to peel the skin off, it can easily be done by using to take it off.
• After cooking, bring out the air fryer basket and leave the fish in for 1-2 minutes before lifting it up. This is so it lifts cleanly without sticking.
• It can be topped with sauces like garlic butter sauce.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I cook salmon fillets in an air fryer?

Yes, The air fryer is a great kitchen appliance for cooking fish. Follow this recipe for best results.

Do you have to flip salmon in air fryer?

No, you don't have to flip them especially salmon with skin on. However if you want both sides to crisp evenly, you can flip them. Be gentle when doing so the fillet doesn't break up.

How long should you cook salmon in the air fryer?

Cook for 6- 10 minutes at a temperature of 400F/200C. I advise to check for doneness at the lower end of the cooking time, and if it need more time, adjust accordingly.

Air fryer salmon with skin temperature?

I have found 400F/200C the perfect temperature for it. If cooking at a lower temperature, cooking time will be slightly longer.

Cooking it from frozen

You can use frozen salmon with skin or without for this recipe. No need to thaw the salmon before cooking. You can cook them straightway however  if they have ice over them, run them under water to remove the icy glaze, pat dry with kitchen towel, then season before air frying. Add additional 2-3 minutes to the if cooking from frozen.

Do you cook salmon skin up or skin down in air fryer?

Cook with the skin side down.

Is salmon healthy?

Yes, salmon is healthy. It is high in protein, Omega 3 fatty acids, nutrient dense, low in saturated fat, contains hi of vitamin 12, high potassium , iron and other nutrients. It has been found to help with heart and health.

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