20 Best Salmon Recipes for the Air Fryer

Spicy Air Fryer Salmon

A sweet and spicy seasoning mix made with steak seasoning, brown sugar, coriander, cumin, and cayenne tops salmon fillets which are air fried for a quick and easy dinner.

Keto Air Fryer Salmon Cakes with Sriracha Mayo

Siracha mayo adds kick to these easy keto-friendly salmon cakes. "Salmon cakes can certainly be keto-friendly if you just tweak a few ingredients," says France C. "They make a great dinner or you can serve atop a salad for a delicious lunch."

Air Fryer Salmon Nuggets

Salmon nuggets cooked in the air fryer come out crispy on the outside, and moist and tender on the inside. Enjoy them with a drizzle of sweet chipotle-maple sauce. "These make a great appetizer and are also tasty served over greens," says France C.

Air Fryer Salmon Patties

These crispy air-fried salmon patties come out golden brown and delicious. Paired with the zesty aioli dipping sauce, they make a great appetizer or quick and easy weeknight meal.

Cajun Air Fryer Salmon

Ready in less than 10 minutes! This moist and delicious air-fryer salmon is full of flavor with a Cajun seasoning and a hint of sweetness thanks brown sugar.

Lemon-Garlic Air Fryer Salmon

"This buttery lemon-garlic salmon is easy to throw together with a few simple ingredients," says France C. "For best results, use center-cut fillets that are about 1-inch thick. Eight minutes cook time will produce salmon that is medium-well. Add 1 to 2 more minutes for well done, but take care not to overcook. Cook time may vary with different model air fryers."

Air Fryer Salmon for One

Make this incredibly quick meal with just five ingredients: a salmon fillet, salt, Greek seasoning, black pepper, and dill weed.

Air Fryer Salmon Croquettes

"These easy to make salmon croquettes are just as tasty as pan-fried but they are grease-free and oil-free," says recipe creator Yoly. "That's thanks to an air fryer!

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