Everyday Cooking Cookware and Equipment Air Fryer Main Dishes 20 Best Salmon Recipes for the Air Fryer By Carl Hanson Carl Hanson Carl Hanson is a Senior Editor at Allrecipes who has been writing about food and wine for nearly 20 years. He enjoys creating content that informs, entertains, and assists busy home cooks get nourishing meals on the table for their families. Allrecipes' editorial guidelines Updated on March 24, 2021 Share Tweet Pin Email Trending Videos Photo by France C. What's not to love about air fryer salmon? Arguably, the air fryer is the best way to cook salmon. You're starting with a healthy fish and cooking it in a healthy way that cuts back on fat calories. Plus, the air fryer gets the job done fast and creates a moist center and wonderful texture to the surface of the fish. Give these air fryer salmon recipes a try! 01 of 09 Spicy Air Fryer Salmon View Recipe 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. 02 of 09 Keto Air Fryer Salmon Cakes with Sriracha Mayo View Recipe France C 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." 03 of 09 Air Fryer Salmon Nuggets View Recipe Photo by France C. 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. 04 of 09 Air Fryer Salmon Patties View Recipe Photo by Bren. 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. 05 of 09 Cajun Air Fryer Salmon View Recipe France C 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. 06 of 09 Lemon-Garlic Air Fryer Salmon View Recipe "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." 07 of 09 Air Fryer Salmon for One View Recipe thedailygourmet Make this incredibly quick meal with just five ingredients: a salmon fillet, salt, Greek seasoning, black pepper, and dill weed. 08 of 09 Air Fryer Salmon Croquettes View Recipe Yoly "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! 09 of 09 More Inspiration Allrecipes Magazine Try one of our Top-Rated Salmon Recipes, then browse our entire collection of Fish Recipes. The Best Air Fryers, Tested By Allrecipes All Air Fryer Recipes Was this page helpful? Thanks for your feedback! Tell us why! Other Submit