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Air Fryer Salmon Recipes: Fast & Flaky Every Time

The air fryer excels at cooking salmon, delivering a perfectly flaky interior and, if desired, a crisp skin. Its circulating hot air cooks quickly and evenly, making it an ideal method for weeknight meals. This approach minimizes cleanup and consistently produces tender, moist results.

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Featured Recipes

Classic Lemon-Dill Air Fryer Salmon

12 min easy

Simple, aromatic salmon with bright lemon and fresh dill, cooked to perfection in minutes.

salmon fillets fresh dill lemon slices olive oil salt black pepper

Spicy Honey-Garlic Salmon

14 min easy

A quick glaze of sweet, savory, and spicy notes transforms salmon into a vibrant main.

salmon fillets honey garlic soy sauce sriracha sesame oil

Blackened Air Fryer Salmon

10 min medium

Achieve a robust, spicy crust reminiscent of traditional blackening, with a tender interior.

salmon fillets blackening seasoning butter

Pesto Crusted Salmon

13 min easy

A flavorful pesto and breadcrumb crust adds texture and herbaceous depth to flaky salmon.

salmon fillets store-bought pesto breadcrumbs Parmesan cheese

Maple-Dijon Glazed Salmon

15 min easy

Sweet and tangy glaze that caramelizes beautifully, complementing the rich salmon.

salmon fillets maple syrup Dijon mustard apple cider vinegar garlic powder

Herb Butter Salmon with Asparagus

16 min medium

A complete meal cooked together, with tender salmon and crisp-tender asparagus infused with herb butter.

salmon fillets asparagus spears butter mixed herbs lemon juice garlic

Teriyaki Air Fryer Salmon

12 min easy

Umami-rich teriyaki glaze permeates the salmon, creating a savory and slightly sweet profile.

salmon fillets teriyaki sauce ginger garlic green onions

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