How to Make Air Fryer Salmon from Frozen - A Step-by-Step Guide

Salmon is a versatile and nutritious fish that can be cooked in a variety of ways. One of the most convenient ways to cook salmon is in an air fryer, especially if you have frozen salmon on hand. Using an air fryer to cook frozen salmon is a quick and easy way to enjoy a delicious and healthy meal without having to wait for the fish to thaw.

With the right preparation and cooking technique, you can achieve perfectly cooked salmon from frozen in just a matter of minutes. In this recipe...

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Ingredients

  • ¼ cup Dijon mustard
  • 1 tablespoon brown sugar
  • 2 teaspoons minced garlic
  • ¾ teaspoon kosher salt
  • ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • ½ teaspoon freeze-dried dill
  • 2 (12 ounce) skin on frozen salmon fillets

Information

  • Prep Time: 10 mins
  • Cook Time: 15 mins
  • Total Time: 25 mins
  • Servings: 4
  • Yield: 4 servings

  • Preheat the air fryer to 390 degrees F (199 degrees C).
  • Whisk mustard, brown sugar, garlic, salt, pepper, and dill together in a small bowl. Set aside.
  • Place salmon, flesh-side down, in the basket of the air fryer. Cook for 6 minutes. Flip salmon over and brush 1/4 of the sauce on top of each fillet. Cook for 6 more minutes.
  • Brush remaining sauce over the fillets and cook until salmon easily flakes with a fork, 3 to 4 more minutes
  • Nutrition

    216 cal.

    • Total Fat: 6g
    • Saturated Fat: 1g
    • Cholesterol: 73mg
    • Sodium: 814mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 7g
    • Dietary Fiber: 0g
    • Total Sugars: 3g
    • Protein: 31g
    • Vitamin C: 2mg
    • Calcium: 69mg
    • Iron: 1mg
    • Potassium: 594mg