Perfectly cooked salmon in just 8 minutes?
The air fryer can do that!
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Salmon is a quick, easy, and healthy dinner option.
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The worry with cooking salmon in an air fryer is that you might overcook it.
However, it is one of the easiest and quickest ways to make very delicious salmon for dinner!
Why Air Fry Salmon
The air fryer is a modern kitchen marvel.
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It allows you to cook at a high, consistent temperature.
It circulates hot air, which means the fish will cook more evenly.
Youll get salmon thats crisp on the outside, tender, and moist!
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This is approximately what you would want for a serving anyway.
This lets the flavor of the fish really shine.
You could do any seasoning, like:
Skin Side Down or Up?
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Also, the fish got a little stuck to the air fryer basket and was hard to remove.
When you cook it skin side down, the skin may get stuck to the air fryer basket.
The skin is going to be sacrificed for the purpose of making excellent salmon.
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But the salmon will be much easier to remove from the air fryer.
Plus, you get the benefit of the skin acting as insurance against overcooking the fish.
Dont Want to Lose the Skin?
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Tuck lemon slices under the salmon in the air fryer basket.
The lemon will act as a barrier so that the salmon skin doesnt get stuck.
This tip goes for any fish, but it works particularly well with salmon.
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Also, spray the inside of the air fryer basket with nonstick spray.
Nothing should stick and youll have an easier time with clean up!
Want to Make a Side?
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Cook It On Its Own
Ive seen recipes that air fry vegetables alongside the salmon.
I dont love this method.
Packing your air fryer means that less air can circulate and can lead to uneven cooking.
Its impossible to guarantee the salmon and vegetables are done at the same time.
Since it only takes about 8 minutes to cook the salmon, I recommend cooking the vegetables right after.
Place the salmon on a plate skin side down.
Place the salmon in the air fryer basket.
ensure they arent touching.
I like to place mine skin-side down, but skin-side up is also an option.
If youd like, place a few lemon slices under each piece of salmon.
it’s possible for you to cook it longer if you want a slightly more well-done piece.
Serve the salmon with fresh lemon wedges for squeezing on top.
Refrigerate leftover salmon for up to 3 days.
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