Air Fryer Salmon
Crispy-skinned salmon in the air fryer, ready in under 15 minutes.
Timing note: 30 mins
Air Fryer Salmon
Crispy-skinned salmon in the air fryer, ready in under 15 minutes.
Timing note: 30 mins
The Key Move
Achieve optimal flakiness by air frying the salmon skin-side down at 400°F for 7-10 minutes, checking for doneness when the edges flake easily and the thickest part is barely translucent.
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The Setup
- Air Fryer
- Cutting Board
- Chef's Knife
The Mise en Place
5 of 10Your prep station before cooking begins
The Protein (0/3)
My salmon is dry and crumbly, not flaky at all.
Ah, it sounds like your salmon went a little too long in there.
The skin on my salmon is soggy, not crispy like I wanted.
Soggy skin, huh? That usually means the skin wasn't quite dry enough before hitting the heat, or the air fryer wasn't fully preheated. For that perfect crisp, make sure you pat tha…
Chef's Notes
Pat salmon completely dry with paper towels before seasoning. This ensures a crispier exterior.
Don't overcrowd the air fryer basket. Cook in batches if necessary for even cooking and crispiness.
Serve with a lemon wedge and fresh dill for a bright, classic pairing.
The Method
DRY + OIL
Pat salmon dry. Rub with oil, salt, pepper (and spices if using).
PREHEAT
Air fryer to 400°F / 204°C.
COOK
Salmon in basket, skin-side down. Cook 7-10 minutes depending on thickness.
DONENESS
Pull when it flakes easily at the edge and the thickest part is just barely translucent if you like it tender (or fully opaque if you prefer firmer).
FINISH
Lemon (1 whole) squeeze. Optional glaze brushed on for the last 1-2 minutes.
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