Frozen Salmon in Air Fryer
Make a quick, delicious air fryer frozen salmon with butter, lemon, and dill—perfect for a healthy, flavorful meal in under 30 minutes.
Servings (Adjustable):
Calories: 545kcal
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Ingredients
- 1 frozen salmon fillet 7.05 ounces / 200 grams
- 5 grams sprigs of fresh dill reserve some for garnish
- 1 piece fresh lemon divided
- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter softened
- 1 tablespoon olive oil add up to 1 tablespoon more if needed
- ¼ teaspoon granulated garlic
- ¼ teaspoon kosher salt to taste
- ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Lightly spray Air Fryer tray (or basket) with oil and place frozen salmon. Insert tray (or basket) into the middle of the air fryer.
- Start Air Fryer at 244°F (118°C). Set for 5 minutes. Frozen salmon will start to defrost in the Air Fryer while the Air Fryer oven is simultaneously preheating.
- On a plate, soak sprigs of fresh dill with olive oil. Reserve some fresh dill leaves for garnish before soaking in oil.
- Divide fresh lemon. Reserve 3 thinly sliced lemon for garnish. Slice the remaining lemon into 4 equal pieces.
- Remove the slightly defrosted salmon from the Air Fryer. Increase the temperature to 375°F (191°C) to pre-heat and set for 20 minutes.
- Temporarily transfer the defrosted salmon to a plate. Using the same Air Fryer tray, place the soaked dill and top with 4 lemon slices.
- Smother the salmon with softened butter, then season with granulated garlic, salt, and ground black pepper.
- Return the defrosted salmon to a bed of dill and lemon. Insert the tray into the cooking chamber.
- Remove the salmon from the Air Fryer once it turns opaque, flaky, and fully cooked through with an internal temperature reaching 145°F.
- Transfer cooked salmon to a plate and garnish with fresh slices of lemon.
Notes
This Air Fryer recipe uses an Instant Vortex Plus Air Fryer Oven. Not all Air Fryers cook the same way. It’s best to keep watch during your initial tests after purchasing.
TIPS:
Fully cooked salmon has an internal temperature reaching 145°F. But wild salmon fillets can be enjoyed medium rare at 120°F to 130°.
Place the Air Fryer tray on a baking tray to avoid drippings on your kitchen countertop.
The cooking time in the Air Fryer oven may vary depending on your Air Fryer and the thickness of your salmon fillet. The frozen salmon fillet used in this recipe is slightly wide and thick.
TASTE AND TEXTURE:
The natural delicious flavors of salmon shine through and are made flavorful with a simple seasoning of garlic, salt, and black pepper. Each forkful is moist, rich, and buttery with unsalted butter plus the inviting aroma of dill with a hint of citrus from the lemon slices.
This Air Fryer Frozen Salmon recipe can be a good base for your favorite sauces - teriyaki, piccata, miso, and tartar.
Nutrition
Calories: 545kcal | Carbohydrates: 11g | Protein: 41g | Fat: 38g | Saturated Fat: 11g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 7g | Monounsaturated Fat: 17g | Trans Fat: 0.5g | Cholesterol: 140mg | Sodium: 677mg | Potassium: 1185mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 842IU | Vitamin C: 62mg | Calcium: 69mg | Iron: 3mg
Equipment
Kitchen knife
Chopping board
Flat Kitchen Tongs
Baking tray
Air Fryer Tray
Instant Vortex Plus Air Fryer Oven
