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My obsession with my air fryer<\/a> continues. In this week’s saga, I’m sharing how to air fry salmon. It’s SO good! So quick! Full of flavor! And it’s cooked well, but not dry.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This is a new favorite at our house for sure. This air fryer salmon recipe is quick and easy as well as healthy. It’s been added to the rotation of air fried wings<\/a>, air fryer steak<\/a>, and air fryer fish<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Related: <\/strong>40 Easy 30-Minute Dinner Ideas<\/a>, 60 Easy Dinner Recipes<\/a>, and Favorite Things to Make in My Air Fryer<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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I have air fried both fresh salmon as well as frozen. I must admit that I prefer fresh. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

But, as I only grocery shop once a week or less during this season of my life, having lots of dinner options I can pull from our freezer just makes sense for us. So, we do both just depending what we have on hand. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

To air fry frozen salmon all you have to do is thaw it first. Otherwise, it’s no different than air frying fresh, unfrozen salmon. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

How to Thaw Frozen Salmon:<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

You can thaw frozen salmon a couple of ways, but what I usually do is (if it’s packaged inside a sealed bag, the filet itself) I will put it in a bowl with very warm water in our sink. This typically takes anywhere from 5-8 minutes depending on the size of filet. Another option is to leave the sealed bag in the fridge overnight.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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I season the salmon before air frying. Spices I like include: garlic powder or salt, seasoning salt, Italian seasoning, cayenne, pepper, lemon pepper, smoked paprika or cajun seasoning. If you are unsure, start with salt and pepper.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Ingredients<\/h2>\n\n\n\n