Pop this simple, marinated salmon into the air fryer and 8 minutes later you have a beautiful dinner that’s perfect for any weeknight. It is honestly the Easiest Air Fryer Salmon recipe!
Easy Weeknight Meals
Finding a few, reliable, easy to pull together weeknight meals are my never ending quest in life. The meals have to be simple, just a handful of ingredients and family friendly. Bonus points for things that cook in a single dish.
Some of our generic go to’s include – tacos, breakfast style dinner, and spaghetti with meatballs. I wanted to find something a bit lighter and more Mediterranean Diet inspired to add to the list.
Air Fryer Recipes
Since taking the plunge and purchasing an air fryer (I linked the one we have and LOVE! Full disclosure it is an affiliate link, so if you purchase it by using the link I may make a small commission), it’s become one of the most used appliances in my kitchen.
A friend recently asked if the air fryer was really worth all the hype. My recommendation is YES! It’s so easy for snacks type foods like chicken nuggets, mozzarella sticks, corn dogs, and French fries. However, it’s also fantastic for roasting veggies like asparagus, broccoli, and carrots. These Perfectly Crisply Air Fryer Brussels Sprouts are on repeat at my house. My short term goal is to perfect a chicken recipe in the air fryer as well.
Cooking Air Fryer Salmon
Since it’s a goal of ours to include at least 2 Servings of Seafood a week into our meals, it seemed only natural to create a salmon recipe for the air fryer.
Curious about seafood? Check out this Health Benefits of Seafood post for great info and tips.
This Air Fryer Salmon recipe checks all the boxes for our house –
- simple
- just a few ingredients
- family friendly
Once you marinade the salmon with the easy dressing, it simply cooks for a few minutes in the air fryer and you are done. We listed some serving suggestions underneath the recipe but it would pair well with almost anything.
How to Buy the Best Salmon
Since working with Sitka Salmon Shares, we’ve really grown to love this company. They are a Community Supported Fishery that works with local fisherman off the shores of Alaska to procure monthly “seafood shares” with its members.
Since working with Sitka Salmon Shares, we’ve really grown to love this company. They are a Community Supported Fishery that works with local fisherman off the shores of Alaska to procure monthly “seafood shares” with its members.
When you sign up for one of their monthly packages, you receive a monthly shipment of what was caught that month. All the fish you receive is portioned, packaged, flash frozen and delivered right to your doorstep. Sitka Salmon Shares uses sustainable, environmentally friendly fishing practices and truly cares about the fishermen that they partner with.
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You can read more about our experience with Sitka Salmon Shares here.
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The Easiest Air Fryer Salmon Recipe
We hope you love this air fryer salmon recipe as much as we do. Let us know if you give it a try!
The Easiest Air Fryer Salmon
Equipment
- Air Fryer
Ingredients
- 3 tbsp orange juice
- 3 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp sriracha can omit if don't want a little spice
- Garnish – sesame seeds, scallions
- 6-8 ounces Salmon
Instructions
- In a small bowl or jar,combine the orange juice, soy sauce, minced garlic and sriracha. Mix well to combine
- Place salmon in a sealable bag or large dish. Pour marinade over salmon, cover allow to marinade for 20 minutes
- Once ready, place salmon in the air fryer. Press air fry button, set to 390 degrees and set time for 7 minutes.
- Check if salmon is done by using a fork to lightly pull off a piece from the top. If salmon lightly flakes off with fork, it's done. Top with optional sesame seed and sliced scallions if desired.
Air Fryer Salmon Serving Suggetions
This is a great meal that would go well with so many dishes. Some of our favorite suggestions include –
- Wild Rice and Cucumber Salad (simply slice cucumber and scallions and add a little soy sauce, rice wine vinegar and sesame seeds)
- On top of a big, green leafy salad
- Alongside these Oven Baked Sweet Potatoes
Frequently Asked Questions about Cooking Salmon
Yes, absolutely. The cooking times will vary though depending on your cooking method of choice. We would recommend baking in oven at 400 degrees F for about 10 minutes (always check temp to ensure fish is cooked to 145 degrees)
All fish have trace levels of mercury but we follow the FDA guidelines and advice on the best types of fish to consume. This is a handy, informative pamphlet about seafood safety – https://www.fda.gov/food/consumers/advice-about-eating-fish
You bet! We like sriracha because we don’t find it too spicy but you can feel free to add your favorite hot sauce or skip the heat all together too
I used to air-fry Salmon all the time. The air fryer is indispensable over at my home. The recipe is simple enough. Looks great:)
I still haven’t got my air fryer but the more recipes like this I see, the more and more interested I am!
I will be giving this a try! I just got an air fryer for Mother’s Day (I feel so late to the party on that one) and I need to try cooking some different things. The sauce sounds lovely!
I love salmon! Never made one with the air fryer before, so I definitely have to try your recipe soon! Thanks for sharing!
I love salmon. We eat it a few times a month in my house! Your marinade sounds delicious. I will definitely be giving it a try!
The marinade fir this salmon recipe was divine- I will be making it again and again. Recipe saved.
Not only is this the easiest air fryer salmon recipe ever but it keeps the salmon so moist!
A wonderful seafood recipe for the air fryer! Adding to my dinner rotation.
I have never used an air fryer but i really think i need to try it out because it makes everything look so quick and painless!