How To Cook Frozen Salmon In The Air Fryer (No Thawing)

air fryer frozen salmon recipe in plate next to air fryer basket with cucumber salad

How To Cook Frozen Salmon In The Air Fryer (No Thawing)

Juicy, flaky salmon in just 10 minutes? Yes, even straight from the freezer. This air fryer frozen salmon is finished with a simple lemon soy mayo drizzle for a quick, healthy seafood dinner that's as easy as it is delicious.

Course Main Course

Cuisine Pacific Coast, Pacific Northwest, Seafood

Keyword air fryer salmon recipe, last minute dinner

Prep Time 1

Cook Time 9

Total Time 10

Servings Servings

Calories 229kcal

Equipment

Air fryer

Ingredients

1 fillets Frozen Salmon
2 sprinkles Salt one sprinkle for each fillet
2 tablespoon Mayo
1 teaspoon Soy sauce
1 teaspoon Fresh lemon juice
1 teaspoon Honey *Optional

Instructions

Make the sauce. In a small bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, soy sauce, and fresh lemon juice until smooth. Set aside.
Preheat your air fryer to 350°F.
Place the frozen salmon fillets in the air fryer basket or on a plate and generously sprinkle the tops with salt.
Drizzle about half of the lemon soy mayo sauce over the salmon, using a pastry brush to spread it evenly if needed. Reserve the remaining sauce for serving.
Cook the salmon at 350°F for 9-12 minutes, or until the salmon flakes easily with a fork and reaches your desired doneness. Thicker fillets may need closer to 12 minutes.
Transfer the salmon to serving plates and drizzle with the remaining sauce just before serving for an extra burst of bright flavor.

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Notes

Honey - For a touch of sweetness, whisk 1 teaspoon of honey into the sauce. I usually skip it, but it's a delicious addition if you prefer a sweet-savory glaze.

Salmon Thickness Matters - Cooking time will vary depending on the thickness of your fillets. Start checking around 8 minutes and add extra time as needed.

Deep Freezer Salmon? Just increase the cook time until the salmon flakes easily.

Doneness Tip - The salmon is ready when it flakes easily with a fork and still looks moist in the center.

Use Frozen Salmon Fillets - This recipe was developed using individually frozen salmon fillets. If your salmon is frozen in a single large block, thaw just enough to separate the pieces before cooking.

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