How to Tell If Salmon is Cooked

If you have a meat thermometer or instant read thermometer, check that the internal temperature of the salmon is between 120 to 140F (this means the salmon is cooked). Alternatively, if you don't have a thermometer, an easy way to check for doneness is to use a clean finger to press down on the top of the salmon flesh (do this on the thickest part of the salmon). If the salmon flesh flakes and separates easily, the salmon is cooked.

How to Store Air Fryer Salmon

If you have leftover salmon, place it in an airtight container and store in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat the salmon in the air fryer at 300F for a few minutes before eating.

Air Fryer Frozen Salmon (Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free)

Name: Air Fryer Frozen Salmon (Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free)
Prep time: 1 min
Cook time: 14 min
Total time: 15 min
Cuisine: Western
Ingredients: 3 slices frozen salmon (approximately 8 – 10 oz); 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard; 1 tablespoon olive oil; 1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon granulated garlic; 1/4 teaspoon ground coriander

Description

This easy air fryer frozen salmon is ready in just 15 minutes! Made with a flavorful marinade, these tasty and flaky air-fried salmon fillets are perfect for a quick and healthy meal. Serve with a fresh salad for a light lunch or with quinoa or rice for a heartier option. Gluten-free and dairy-free too.

Ingredients

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3 slices frozen salmon (approximately 8 - 10 oz)
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon granulated garlic
1/4 teaspoon ground coriander

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Instructions

Preheat Air Fryer and Grease: Spray the air fryer basket with nonstick cooking spray and then preheat the air fryer to 340F.
Defrost Frozen Salmon: Place the frozen salmon fillets in the preheated air fryer basket. Defrost the frozen salmon in the air fryer for 7 minutes, after which the pieces of salmon will be soft but still completely raw.
Prepare the Marinade: While the salmon is cooking, prepare a marinade by combining the olive oil, mustard, lemon juice, salt, granulated garlic and coriander. Mix thoroughly until you get a smooth and homogeneous yellow mixture.
Brush Salmon with Marinade: Brush the defrosted salmon pieces with marinade.
Raise Temperature and Cook Some More: Raise the temperature of the air fryer to 370F and air fry it for another 7 minutes.
Serve and Enjoy: Serve the air fried salmon immediately while hot and very soft.

Notes

Salmon: I used frozen salmon fillets, but you can also use fresh salmon fillets if you prefer. If using fresh, skip the defrosting step and go straight to cooking the salmon fillets directly.

Dijon Mustard: I like using Dijon mustard for its taste, but feel free to use yellow mustard or honey mustard if you prefer.

Olive Oil: I like using extra virgin olive oil for its flavor, but you can also use another vegetable oil (such as sunflower oil, corn oil, avocado oil).

Lemon Juice: I suggest using fresh lemon juice for the best results (as opposed to bottled lemon juice). Alternatively, you can also use fresh lime juice or orange juice if you prefer a different flavor profile.

Salt: I used fine table salt, but you can also use fine Himalayan pink salt or fine sea salt if you wish.

Granulated Garlic: I like adding granulated garlic to add depth of flavor. Alternatively, you can also use garlic powder.

Coriander: Ground coriander adds a refreshing, tart taste to the marinade. If you don’t enjoy the taste of coriander, feel free to leave it out.

Prep Time: 1 min
Cook Time: 14 minutes
Category: Main Dish
Method: Air Fryer
Cuisine: Western