If you haven’t planned anything for dinner, frozen salmon can be a quick dinner for you. Salmon cooks very quickly and the whole recipe takes less than 15 mins. to get your salmon on the table. There are so many ways to cook Frozen Salmon, but here we are going to talk about Frozen Salmon in Air Fryer. The method of cooking food from frozen to air fryer is not different except for the seasoning. Seasoning doesn’t stick to frozen food easily, so cooking frozen food in an air fryer with seasoning can be tricky. Still, the food comes out delicious.
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Ingredients to Cook Frozen Salmon in Air Fryer:
Frozen Salmon: You don’t need to defrost the Frozen Salmon before cooking in the Air Fryer.
Olive Oil: or neutral oil will do.
Lemon Juice: Lemon Juice adds brightness and acidity to marinades.
Garlic
Dijon Mustard: Adds tangy flavor to the salmon and pairs well with garlic and lemon.
Salt & Pepper
How to Cook Frozen Salmon in Air Fryer?
- Pop Frozen Salmon fillets out of the freezer. Place skin side down at the bottom of the air fryer basket.
- Start the air fryer at 390°F for 7 mins.
- Brush the salmon with marinade. Cook for another 7-9 mins. or until the temperature of salmon reaches 145°F and serve.
Some Expert Tips to Cook Frozen Salmon in Air Fryer:
- Check the internal temperature at the thickest part of the salmon. If the temperature reading is 135°F or more, then you can take it out from the air fryer. The temperature should come up to 145°F.
- If the piece of salmon is thinner than 1.5 inches, you can reduce the cooking time.
- If the salmon doesn’t cook after 7 mins. or reach to the expected temperature, put it back to the fryer, and cook for 1-2 mins more.
- The recommended temperature for salmon is 145°F. Some chefs cook their salmon to the medium where internal temperature is 125°F.
How do you Store the Leftover Salmon?
You can store any leftover salmon in an airtight container and refrigerate for 2-3 days.
