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One of my go-to ways of making salmon is in the air fryer. <\/strong>I love a slow oven baked salmon<\/a> but when I need salmon and I need it fast, the air fryer is the way to go. It cooks salmon evenly and perfectly; it\u2019s juicy and flaky every time. Sometimes I\u2019ll even meal prep salmon fillets at the beginning of the week so I have salmon in the fridge just ready to go on salads or on top of grain bowls.<\/p>\n

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The other day we bought a giant side of salmon and I was so happy. I LOVE salmon. It\u2019s truly one of the best kinds of fish out there<\/strong>: heathy, full of flavor, easy to cook, and super versatile. It tastes great with just a little bit of salt and pepper and tastes even more fantastic dressed up with seasoning and flavors. The best part is probably that it cooks so quickly \u2013 if you\u2019re hungry, you can go from hangry to sitting down to food in no time at all.<\/p>\n

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How to cook salmon in the air fryer<\/h2>\n

Cooking salmon in the air fryer is super simple.<\/p>\n

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  1. Lightly pat your salmon<\/strong> dry so the the surface has more of a chance to lightly crisp up.<\/li>\n
  2. Season it generously.<\/strong> I went with a classic combination of lemon pepper, but feel free to add your favorite seasoning mix.<\/li>\n
  3. Place the salmon<\/strong> in the air fryer basket. I like to line the basket with foil so it\u2019s easy clean up.<\/li>\n
  4. Drizzle the salmon<\/strong> with olive oil.<\/li>\n
  5. Air fry for 10 minutes<\/strong> at 300\u00b0F.<\/li>\n
  6. Remove and enjoy!<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

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    Air fryer salmon ingredients<\/h2>\n

    All you really need is salmon<\/strong>, but I drizzle on a bit of extra olive oil for flavor and add thinly sliced lemons that get lightly caramelized while the salmon\u2019s cooking.<\/p>\n

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    Skin on vs skin off salmon<\/h2>\n

    Both skin on and skin off salmon work great in the air fryer. Skin on salmon has an extra layer of protection against overcooking, so if you\u2019re worried about dry salmon, go with skin on salmon; you can always easily remove the skin after the salmon is cooked.<\/p>\n

    What temperature for air fryer salmon<\/h2>\n

    I like cooking salmon at a lower temp so there\u2019s less of a chance of overcooking. Most air fryer salmon recipes have you cook salmon at high heat for a shorter period of time, but in this case, low and (slightly) slow wins the race. Your salmon will be tender and juicy, flake perfectly and be opaque and just cooked through.<\/p>\n

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    What internal temperature should I cook salmon to?<\/h2>\n

    For wild salmon, aim for 120\u00b0F internal temperature
    \nFor farmed salmon, aim for 125\u00b0F internal temperature
    \nNote: the FDA recommends 145\u00b0F.<\/p>\n

    How to tell if salmon is cooked<\/h2>\n

    The best and easiest way to tell if salmon is cooked is to gently press it with the back of a spoon, when it\u2019s cooked properly it will flake apart. Perfectly done salmon will be tender, barely opaque, and juicy. Over cooked salmon will flake too but it will be dry, lighter in color, completely opaque, and tough.<\/p>\n

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    Which air fryer do you have?<\/h2>\n

    If you\u2019re wondering which air-fryer we have, it\u2019s<\/span>\u00a0<\/span>this one<\/a>. I don\u2019t know if it\u2019s the best on the market because it\u2019s the only one we\u2019ve used, but it works great. It\u2019s quiet and easy to clean and really big (which is good because you can put a lot of food in it and bad because it takes up a lot of room in our place).<\/span><\/p>\n

    What about oven baked salmon?<\/h2>\n

    If you don\u2019t have an air fryer you can simply bake your salmon in the oven at a low temp for flaky, juicy fillets. Bake at 275\u00b0F until flaky and cooked through, about 30-45 minutes. Check out this post for more information on oven baked salmon.<\/a><\/p>\n

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    Air fryer salmon ideas<\/h2>\n

    If you\u2019re looking for seasoning ideas, try these:<\/p>\n