The Ultimate Collection of Air Fryer Salmon Recipes: Easy, Healthy & Delicious Every Time

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This is your all-in-one hub for cooking salmon in the air fryer. From exact timing charts and how-to prep guides to bold, flavor-packed recipes. Whether you're using wild-caught, Atlantic, or sockeye salmon, cooking fresh fillets or frozen portions, skin-on or skinless, you’ll find everything here. We break down how long to air fry each type, how to get crispy skin without overcooking the center, and how to adjust for portion size, thickness, or frozen starts. From garlic butter fillets to miso-glazed bites, this is the most complete resource for getting perfect salmon every time: fast, flaky, and full of flavor.

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Best For

200°C / 390°F
180°C / 355°F
18
10–12
Standard salmon fillets — juicy centre, crisp edges.
190°C / 375°F
170°C / 340°F
20
12–14
Sticky glazed salmon — ideal with rice or noodles.
200°C / 390°F
180°C / 355°F
25
13–15
Frozen fillets — quick weeknight dinners.
220°C / 430°F
200°C / 390°F
15
8–9
Salmon nuggets or bites — great for bowls, wraps, or kids.

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