Salmon can be cooked using any method. A cooking method plays a big role in the whole cooking process until you ruin your whole dish/recipe burn or overcook them. That’s why it becomes essential to know the cooking time for a specific cooking method. Here, we are going to talk about how long to cook salmon on a grill, on the stove, and in an air fryer? Keep reading this article for some cooking tips for a specific cooking method.
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How Long to Cook Salmon on Grill?
First, you have to preheat the grill to medium-high heat. Pat dry the salmon with a paper towel to remove moisture. Season with salt and pepper and rub the oil all over the salmon. Place the salmon directly on the grill grates, skin side down, and cook with an open lid for 5 mins or until you see the flesh lighten in color.
Gently, try to lift or flip the salmon. Give it another minute if it feels like it has been stuck to the grill grates. Flip the skinless side and cook with a closed lid for about 3-5 mins. or until the internal temperature of salmon reaches 130°F on its thickest part.
How Long to Grill Salmon in Foil?
If you are grilling salmon in foil, you have to preheat the grill to 400ºF. Pat dry the salmon using a paper towel and season with salt and pepper. Make a mixture of softened butter, cilantro, garlic, salt, and pepper in a small bowl. Spread this mixture on the top of the salmon.
Now, Place the salmon skin-side down on a large heavy-duty aluminum foil after greasing with a cooking spray. Squeeze some lemon on the top of the salmon. Create a foil pack by folding the top half of the aluminum foil over the salmon and pinching the sides together. Make sure there is no hole to escape air. Grill salmon for about 8-10 mins. until salmon becomes flakey and perfectly cooked.
Tips to Cook Salmon on Grill:
- Don’t overcook the salmon.
- Lightly oil the grill grates for better resistance.
- Try to flip the salmon on the same spot where it was flipped previously. This is because the skin will have released some nice oil to prevent sticking on the grill grates.
- It’s better to use a spatula or tong to flip salmon.
- Check the doneness using an instant thermometer which should show a temp. of 130°F.
How Long to Cook Salmon on Stove?
If you are cooking a salmon on the stove, you have to take out the salmon from the refrigerator before cooking and let it rest for about 15 mins. Season well with the mixture you have prepared to season the salmon. Place the salmon skin side up on a pan/skillet and cook for about 4 mins. and flip it and cook for additional 3-4 mins. or until you see a barely pinkish color in the middle. Once it becomes flakey, check the internal temperature from its thickest part which should be 145ºF, and remove it from the heat.
Tips to Cook Salmon on Stove:
- Using a good-quality non-stick pan will save you from the unnecessary stress of salmon sticking to a pan.
- You can also add a splash of white wine for a gourmet feel.
- Fresh parsley goes well with this instead of using dried parsley for garnishing.
How Long to Cook Salmon in Air Fryer?
First, you have to preheat the air fryer to 400°F. Rub each fillet with a mixture of garlic powder, paprika, salt, and pepper. Place the salmon in the air fryer basket without overloading or overcrowding the basket. Air fry them for about 7-9 mins. The cooking time depends on the thickness of the salmon fillet and the air fryer model.
There are varieties of air fryers available in the market. The heating capacity of the air fryer may vary due to variations in the air fryer models. So, cook the salmon accordingly.
How Long to Cook Frozen Salmon in Air Fryer?
If you are cooking frozen salmon in the air fryer, it will take about 12-18 mins. to cook at 350ºF. You can check the doneness of salmon using an instant meat thermometer which should register a temperature of 145ºF.
Tips to Cook Salmon in Air Fryer:
- If pieces of your salmon are thinner or less than 1 1/2 inches thick, you can reduce the cooking and frequently check the salmon.
- Make sure you know whether you are cooking wild salmon or farmed salmon. Wild salmon cooks slightly quicker than farmed salmon.
- The thickness of salmon fillets impacts the cooking time. The thicker the fillet, the longer cooking to get the salmon flakey.
How Long to Cook Salmon Patties in Air Fryer?
If you are cooking salmon patties in the air fryer, you have to preheat the air fryer first at 400ºF for 4 mins. Stir well salmon, eggs, onion, and parsley in a small bowl until combined. Shape it into 8 patties. Place these salmon patties in the air fryer basket without overcrowding or overlapping. Make sure there is enough space in between patties to circulate air. Air fry them for about 6 mins. from each side or until the meat thermometer register 160ºF. Repeat the process with the remaining patties.
Tips to Cook Salmon Patties in Air Fryer:
- Don’t overcook salmon patties. You can frequently check patties at the end of the cooking time.
- Make sure to make salmon patties of the same size so that they can cook evenly at the same time. If you have purchased them, cook similar sizes of salmon patties at a time.
- Don’t use lots of breadcrumbs, it will end up with dried patties that will not taste good.
FAQ:
How to Store Leftover Salmon?
You can easily store leftover salmon in an air-tight container for up to 4 days in the refrigerator/fridge.
How to Store Leftover Air-fried Salmon Patties/Cakes?
You can store leftover air-fried salmon patties in an air-tight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
How do I Reheat Leftover Salmon Patties?
You can reheat leftover salmon patties in a preheated air fryer for 3-5 mins. at 350ºF or until heated thoroughly.
How do I Keep My Salmon Patties from Falling Apart?
Salmon Patties fall apart due to excess moisture. It’s tough to shape the patties when the mixture is too wet. You can use breadcrumbs as a binder. If you are on a gluten-free diet, you can add almond flour as a binder.
