Making Air Fryer Salmon from frozen is one of the easiest and best ways to make salmon. No need to defrost it! These frozen salmon filets come out delicious every time. Ready in less than 15 minutes and basted with my homemade teriyaki sauce.
Air Fryer Salmon from Frozen
If you are looking for a last-minute dinner idea, this frozen salmon recipe is a great option for you! It can be made in less than 15 minutes. This is especially good if you're looking for a quick and easy healthy dinner option with a shorter cooking time, might even be shorter than french fries. This is one of my favorite recipes.
No need to sacrifice flavor or health from making dinner straight from the freezer. Best part is, you'll still get the same great health benefits from frozen salmon as you do fresh salmon.
Plus you can't beat how easily frozen salmon in the air fryer is to make. No need to rush to the grocery store for many ingredients. It comes out perfect every single time.
You may also like these Air Fryer Frozen Chicken Thighs for another quick and easy air fryer dinner recipe.
If you stumbled upon this frozen salmon recipe by accident and are looking to cook fresh salmon, hop on over to my air fryer teriyaki salmon recipe, Air Fryer Furikake Salmon or my Air Fryer Everything Bagel Salmon recipe.
You may also like this Air Fryer Teriyaki Chicken Thighs and this Juicy Air Fryer Ribeye Steak recipe for more quick and easy air fryer recipes.
Why you'll love this Air Fryer Frozen Salmon
- Paleo and Keto Recipe - this salmon recipe is a great option for those following the Paleo diet or a low carb diet. Just make sure that you serve it with keto friendly side dishes like my Air Fryer Parmesan Asparagus or my Instant Pot Mashed Cauliflower, or with cauliflower rice.
- Omega-3 fatty acids - salmon is a great source of healthy omega-3 fatty acids!
- Simple recipe - this recipe uses just 2 ingredients. Whether you want to make my homemade teriyaki sauce or purchase a ready-made bottle from the grocery store, you'll love this easy air fryer salmon recipe.
Ingredients
- Frozen Salmon Filets
- Paleo teriyaki sauce
- Optional: sesame seeds, green beans, green onions, lemon slices (optional)
Tips & Tricks
For best results, make sure that you do not over crowd the air fryer as the salmon will not cook properly. I like to cook mine in batches. I did 3 in the first batch and the remaining filet in another batch.
Tools to make this easy recipe
- The Cosori Air Fryer is my favorite air fryer because of the big basket. It’s perfect for a variety of recipes.
- Basting brush to easily apply the teriyaki sauce
- Meat thermometer to check the internal temperature of the salmon is at least 145F.
How to make Frozen Salmon in the Air Fryer
- Carefully cut the frozen salmon into 4 5 oz fillets.
- Next, transfer the frozen fillets to the air fryer basket. You may need to cook them in batches, depending on how much you are cooking.
- First, cook frozen salmon fillets for 4 minutes at 390F. Next, baste them with half of the teriyaki sauce and cook for 4 more minutes.
- Then, baste with the remaining half of the teriyaki sauce and cook for 4 additional minutes. Check to make sure the internal temperature is at least 145F.
- Carefully remove the salmon from the air fryer basket and top with sesame seeds and sliced green onions or green beans.
Oven Directions
- Preheat the oven to 425F.
- Then, carefully cut the salmon into 4 (5 oz) filets.
- Next, transfer the salmon to a lined baking sheet, and cook for 15 minutes or until internal temperature reaches 145F.
- Baste the salmon filets with the teriyaki sauce and then broil for 2 minutes or until salmon have a nice brown coating.
- Remove the salmon from the oven and top with sesame seeds and sliced green onions.
Substitutions
As mentioned earlier, healthy does not mean compromising on taste. So feel free to modify the recipe according to your personal preferences.
If you do not want to make my homemade honey paleo teriyaki sauce, you can purchase a store brand like Primal Kitchen Teriyaki or Kevin's Paleo Teriyaki sauce.
If you do not have salmon, you can always try these similar healthy fat delicious fish like trout, herring, or mackerel.
What to serve with Air Fryer Frozen Salmon
I paired my Air Fryer Frozen Salmon with sugar snap peas that were also made in the air fryer (recipe coming soon) and some Elote Corn.
If you are looking to make this a Paleo meal then you can always serve this recipe with this Air Fryer Spaghetti Squash or this Asparagus.
If you are trying to make this an all air fried salmon dinner, serve with this Air Fryer Broccolini or Air Fryer Parmesan Asparagus.
How to store
Store any leftovers in an airtight container for up to 2 days. Read my post all about How to Store Salmon.
How to reheat
Place leftover salmon in the air fryer for 5 minutes at 390F or place on a microwave safe plate and cook for 1-2 minutes.
FAQs
Yes, and it will turn out delicious! It is an easy healthy recipe. You just need to cook the frozen salmon a little bit longer than fresh salmon fillets. The first part of the cooking process basically defrosts the salmon fillets so that we can marinate them and then we cook the salmon like normal.
Yes! I almost always leave the skin side on my salmon when cooking. It's packed full of vitamins and minerals and omega 3 fatty acids.
No need to thaw the salmon first! With my recipe for cooking frozen salmon, you can take it from the freezer straight to the air fryer without defrosting it. No need for parchment paper or aluminum foil.
I never flip my salmon when cooking it in the air fryer. It cooks perfectly without being flipped.
More delicious salmon recipes to enjoy
If you loved this frozen salmon in the air fryer recipe, check out these other delicious and easy air fry salmon recipes.
- Air Fryer Teriyaki Salmon
- Salmon on the Blackstone Griddle
- Sheet Pan Salmon and Asparagus
- Paleo Baked Pesto Salmon Recipe
Air Fryer frozen salmon
Equipment
Ingredients
- 20 oz salmon
- â…“ cup paleo teriyaki sauce
Instructions
- Carefully cut the salmon into 4 (5 oz) fillets.
- Next, transfer the frozen fillets to the air fryer basket. You may need to cook them in batches depending on how much you are cooking.
- First, cook for 4 minutes at 390F. Next, baste them with half of the teriyaki sauce and cook for 4 more minutes.
- Then, baste with the remaining half of the teriyaki sauce and cook for 4 additional minutes. Check to make sure the internal temperature is at least 145F.
- Carefully remove the salmon from the air fryer basket and top with sesame seeds and sliced green onions.
Nutrition
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Sandra
Love all your recipes, I have added them to my cookbook. You say you like your Cosori air fryer the best. Please check your model and serial number from the list you will find online as there have been some fire issues with some of them and they are asking for them to be returned even if you cannot find your receipt. I think you will probably already know of this but I just want you to be safe. Regards Sandra
Lara
Thank you. Yes, mine was on the recall list unfortunately.