Making Frozen Salmon in Air Fryer is the best way to whip up a batch of perfectly cooked fish! It’s easy to prepare and it goes great with my homemade honey mustard sauce, which is made with pantry ingredients. I promise you that once you make this, you’ll want to enjoy it again and again!

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Air Fryer Frozen Salmon

Being from Boston, my uncles were all fishermen. Therefore, I was treated to a LOT of seafood over the years. Nothing was better than my uncles dropping off the day’s catch to my mom, who would almost make something amazing.

My husband grew up as a good old midwestern boy, but he vacationed every year at Cape Cod where he also ate his share of great seafood.

In the spirit of these memories, I am bringing you air fryer frozen salmon recipe! I never really ate salmon until my mother-in-law made it for me one day. Cooking frozen salmon in air fryer will give you light, flavorful, and totally delicious results every time.

Making frozen salmon in air fryer is a wonderfully fast way to make fish. It’s easy, tasty, and with the use of parchment paper, there’s virtually no cleanup. Just simply rinse the air fryer basket and throw away the parchment liner. This can be served as the main entrée, over rice, or over a garden salad!

For more Air Fryer Fish Recipes, try my AIR FRYER SWORDFISH, AIR FRYER CATFISH NUGGETS, GORTONS FISH FILLETS IN AIR FRYER, and AIR FRYER BLACKENED FISH TACOS!

Why You’ll Love Cooking Frozen Salmon in Air Fryer

  • Fast and easy
  • Totally tasty
  • Perfect for weeknight dinner
  • Wholesome and hearty
  • Next to no cleanup required

Ingredients Needed to Air Fry Frozen Salmon

  • Frozen Salmon Fillets: Look for brightly colored fish in the supermarket. There should be no brown spots on the flesh and absolutely no bruising on the skin. Look for firm, smooth, and glossy flesh. Another thing to note is that the fish shouldn’t have an odor or overly “fishy” smell.
  • Dijon Mustard
  • Maple Syrup
  • Minced Garlic
  • Salt and Pepper

How to Cook Frozen Salmon in Air Fryer

Step 1: Air fry frozen salmon

Preheat your air fryer to 390 degrees F for 5 minutes.

Place the fish in the air fryer basket and air fry frozen salmon for 7 minutes.

Step 2: Make the honey mustard sauce

Add the Dijon mustard, maple syrup, minced garlic, salt, and pepper to a small bowl and whisk to combine.

Step 3: Air fry again

Once the fish has cooked for 7 minutes, flip it over and brush on the honey mustard sauce. Air fry again for another 7-9 minutes.

Brush with more sauce right before serving and enjoy!

Tips for the Best Air Fryer Frozen Salmon

  • Leave the skin on: It provides a great layer between the skin and the air fryer basket (or parchment paper). Since the skin crisps up, it’s easier to flip it halfway during the cooking process. The skin is perfectly edible, so you can choose to eat it or not…it’s totally up to you.
  • Do not overcook: When cooking frozen salmon in air fryer, you need to keep a watchful eye on the clock. Once the fillets start to turn white, remove them from the air fryer…a white color means they’re cooked!
  • The best way to cook air fryer salmon is medium-rare or medium. Anything more and it will be too tough and chewy.

Can I Put Frozen Salmon In My Air Fryer?

Absolutely! This recipe is all about how to cook frozen salmon in air fryer — working from frozen means that you don’t have to worry about cooking up your fish as soon as you get home. Store it in the freezer until you plan on using it!

How Long Does It Take To Cook Frozen Salmon?

It will only take about 16 minutes to air fry frozen salmon. It will take slightly longer if you cook the fish in the oven or on the grill.

At What Temperature Is Salmon Done In Air Fryer?

Remember that I suggest cooking your air fryer frozen salmon to medium-rare/medium. Use a food thermometer to make sure that it’s safe to eat — the internal temperature must be at least 145 degrees F.

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Frozen Salmon in Air Fryer

Frozen Salmon in Air Fryer

4.71 from 17 votes
Author: Fork To Spoon
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 16 minutes
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Total Time: 21 minutes
Servings: 4 Servings
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Making Frozen Salmon in Air Fryer is the best way to whip up a batch of perfectly cooked fish! It's easy to prepare and it goes great with my homemade honey mustard sauce, which is made with pantry ingredients. I promise you that once you make this, you'll want to enjoy it again and again!

Ingredients 

  • 2 6 oz frozen salmon fillets
  • 3 tbsp Dijon mustard
  • 2 tsp maple syrup
  • 2 tsp minced garlic
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper
  • 1/2 tsp Kosher salt

Instructions

  • Start by preheating the air fryer to 390 degrees F for 5 minutes.
  • Add the frozen salmon to the air fryer basket.
  • Set the timer for 7 minutes.
  • In a small mixing bowl, mix together the mustard, maple syrup, minced garlic, salt, and pepper.
  • In a small mixing bowl, mix together the mustard, maple syrup, minced garlic, salt, and pepper.
  • Right before serving, brush with more of the sauce.

Equipment

  • Air Fryer
  • Cooking Spray
  • Parchment Paper, optional

Nutrition

Serving: 1ServingCalories: 20kcalCarbohydrates: 4gProtein: 1gFat: 0.4gSaturated Fat: 0.04gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.1gMonounsaturated Fat: 0.3gTrans Fat: 0.003gCholesterol: 0.3mgSodium: 415mgPotassium: 37mgFiber: 1gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 10IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 15mgIron: 0.2mg

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