20 Best Salmon Recipes for the Air Fryer

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.

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."

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.

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.

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.

"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."

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

"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!