Easy Air Fryer Salmon Fillets in 10 Minutes

Make a light, easy dinner in less than 10 minutes with these Easy Air Fryer Salmon Fillets. This is going to become your new go-to dinner for a quick meal. It cooks perfectly every time and can be customized with a variety of seasonings.

Eating better can actually be easier than you think, especially with your air fryer, a few seasonings, and salmon fillets. These fillets are ready to eat in less than 10 minutes and use what you have on hand right in your pantry.

This salmon is perfectly glazed with garlic and light oil; however, you can also do a glaze like this Maple Glazed Salmon or Garlic Butter Salmon too.

If you enjoy this salmon, then you will also love this Air Fryer Swai Fish!

Why you’ll love this recipe:

• Ready in 10 minutes or less!
• Perfectly flaky salmon!
• Pantry ingredients!
• Naturally gluten-free.
• Fancy enough for chefs, but easy enough for beginners!

Ingredients for Air Fryer Salmon Fillets:

• Salmon Fillets
• Olive Oil Cooking Spray or Grapeseed Oil Cooking Spray
• Seasonings of Choice (Garlic and Herb)

Step-by-Step Instructions:

1. Coat the salmon with a cooking spray of choice and the seasoning evenly.
2. Let the salmon rest while the air fryer preheats for about 2-3 minutes.
3. Cook in the air fryer at 400 degrees F for 10 minutes if fresh and 13 minutes if frozen or until the internal temperature reaches 145 degrees F.
4. Remember to check on the salmon around 8 minutes as the cooking time can vary based on which air fryer is used.

How long do you cook salmon in the air fryer?

For fresh salmon, it typically takes about 10 minutes to fully cook up to an internal temperature of 145 degrees F.  Salmon can be cooking any size fillets, the most popular being 4oz fillets.

Remember that all air fryers heat differently, so the first time you make salmon in the air fryer, it’s best to keep a close eye on it so that you get the right time for your specific air fryer.

How long do you cook frozen salmon in the air fryer?

A salmon fillet that is somewhat frozen in the middle will take about 13 minutes.  Run it under cold water to get any ice off the fillet and cooking took 13 minutes to reach the internal temperature of 145 degrees F.

Again this will vary based on your air fryer and the thickness of the fillet.

Tips for Making Air Fryer Salmon:

It’s best to take the salmon off the heat when it nears 145 degrees F and then let it rest for about 5-10 minutes before serving.  At this point, you can also spray it with some olive oil cooking spray as well to add some moisture if needed

To make this recipe, coat it well with cooking spray that is made for high heat such as avocado or grapeseed oil.  Then, add a nice seasoning such as garlic salt and herbs or a no-salt-added Garlic & Herb seasoning.  That’s our preference.

It’s even delicious to garnish it with some squeezed lemon juice.

• Do not overcrowd the basket, leave room for air to circulate.
• Check the salmon throughout the cooking time, thinner fillets can take shorter amounts of time.
• Always use a meat thermometer, cooking the salmon to an internal temperature of at least 145 degrees F.
• Leave the skin on to keep the salmon moist.

What should you pair with this?

This meal is perfectly paired with some zucchini, squash, or Air Fryer Asparagus. It goes well with rice or quinoa as well.

How to store salmon:

Once fully cooled, store the leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days. When ready to serve, heat in the air fryer at 350 degrees F for 3-4 minutes.

Air Fryer Salmon is the best choice for a light, easy meal in the air fryer and it’s fast to get on the table on a busy weeknight!