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Rich in protein, omega-three fatty 1 acids, B vitamins, and potassium, air fryer salmon makes a great addition to a healthy lifestyle and will make a great addition to any healthy air fried meal. This savory fish can also aid in weight loss, reduce inflammation, prevent heart disease, and improve your brain function. Integrating this nutritious fish into your way diet is a great way to improve your overall health.
And the best part?
Preparing salmon in the air fryer is quick, easy, and delicious. Pair it with a sweet potato or wild rice and a healthy salad or vegetable to prepare a nutritious meal the entire family will enjoy.
Give it a try. We promise you won’t be sorry. We’ve got two recipes for your air fryer salmon: lemon and rosemary or honey ginger. Of course, you can always air fry your salmon plain and enjoy it that way, too.
Try one of these other great air fryer fish ideas:
- 2-4 salmon filets (NOT frozen)
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 1/4 tsp sea salt
- 1/8 tsp black pepper
- 2-4 salmon filets (NOT frozen)
- 1/2 tbsp lemon juice
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 1/4 cup honey
- 1 tsp ground ginger
- 1 tsp minced garlic
- scallions as a garnish optional
- spritz sesame oil to prevent burning
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Preheat air fryer to 400 ° F | 205 ° C for 5 minutes, spray the air frying pan with oil.
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In a medium-sized bowl add lemon juice, olive oil, rosemary, salt, and pepper.
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Brush the mixture on the salmon
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In a single layer, add the salmon to the pre-heated air frying pan. Air fry your salmon for 10 minutes at 400 ° F | 205 ° C, flipping the salmon over when the timer is at 5 minutes. Times may need adjustment depending on the size of the filet.
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Use a meat thermometer to make sure your fish is cooked to at least 145 ° F | 63 ° C
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Plate and Enjoy!
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Squeeze lemon juice all over your salmon and refrigerate for 30 minutes.
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Remove salmon steaks from the refrigerator and pat dry.
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Preheat air fryer to 400 ° F | 205 ° C for 5 minutes, spray the air frying pan with oil.
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In a saucepan mix together soy sauce, honey, ginger, and garlic over medium heat. Stir until bubbly and well combined. Remove from heat.
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Brush the salmon steaks with the honey ginger sauce. Add salmon to the pre-heated air frying pan in a single layer.
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Spritz the top of the salmon with sesame oil. Sesame oil has a really great taste, but any oil will do in a pinch.
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Air fry your salmon for 10 minutes at 400 ° F | 205 ° C, flipping the salmon over when the timer is at 5 minutes. Times may need adjustment depending on the size of the filet.
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Use a meat thermometer to make sure your fish is cooked to at least 145 ° F | 63 ° C
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Plate and Enjoy!
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Very tasty, and very easy to make. My husband does most of the cooking, but I have taken on one night a week and this was one of my first attempts. We both loved it, and I wasn’t too intimidated to make it! It will be added to our regular repertoire.