Check from minute eight
Salmon cooks quickly in the hot basket. A thin fillet can now be ready, while a thicker one takes two to four minutes.
Modern everyday kitchen Recipe
Air Fryer Salmon
A thin glaze of mustard, honey and lemon seasons the salmon without filling the basket with liquid. The fillets cook at 180 °C and are checked from the eighth minute.
Total time
20 min
Calories
360 kcal
Servings
4 servings
Difficulty
Easy
Why this recipe works
Fast air fryer salmon with lemon-mustard glaze
Salmon benefits from the short, concentrated heat of the air fryer. It is crucial not to stack the same thick fillets together and apply the glaze only thinly. This time window fits with about 3 cm thick fillets of about 150 grams.
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Air Fryer Salmon
Salmon fillet with lemon-mustard glaze cooks in the air fryer in a few minutes; the skin stays down and the inside becomes juicy with timely control.
Ingredients
4 servings
Method
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1
Prepare salmon
Check fillets for bones, dry with kitchen paper and pay attention to similar thickness.
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2
Touch glaze
Mix mustard, honey, olive oil, 1 teaspoon of lemon juice and half a teaspoon of finely grated lemon peel.
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3
Seasonings
Season the meat side of the fillets with salt and pepper and apply thinly with the glaze. The skin side remains free.
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4
Arrange in the basket
Preheat air fryer to 180 °C. Salmon with the skin side down and put some distance into the basket. Do not stack the fillets.
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5
Cook in a nutshell
Cook at 180 °C for 8 minutes. Check the thickest part, then cook for another 1 to 4 minutes depending on thickness. For fully cooked fish, aim for an internal temperature of about 63 °C.
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6
Serve immediately
Gently lift salmon with a wide pan turner, sprinkle with dill and serve with lemon splits.
Kitchen know-how
Tips for Air Fryer Salmon
Apply glaze only thin
A thick, dripping layer burns more easily because of the honey. Do not use the rest of the glaze raw as sauce.
Thickness is more important than weight
Two equally heavy fillets can be of different thickness. Therefore, adjust the time according to the thickest cross section and the measured internal temperature.
Variations
How to adapt this recipe
Replace honey and mustard with another teaspoon of olive oil, finely grated garlic and chopped parsley.
Replace lemon, mustard and salt with 1 tablespoon of soy sauce, 1 teaspoon of honey and finely grated ginger. Do not add salt because of the soy sauce.
Nutrition per serving
360kcal
5.0 gCarbohydrates
34.0 gProtein
23.0 gFat
Values are estimates and may vary depending on the ingredients, brands, portion size and preparation method used.
Frequently asked questions
FAQ about Air Fryer Salmon
About 3 cm thick fillets usually take 8 to 12 minutes at 180 °C. Check thin pieces earlier and assess the doneness at the thickest point.
No. The skin stabilizes the fillet and lies down in the basket. After cooking, the meat can be easily removed from it.
No. In case of fillets with skin, the skin side remains below. The hot air flow cooks and browns the top without turning.
Controlled thawing in the refrigerator is better. Dried fillets can be dried, evenly seasoned and cooked more reliably with their thickness.
The meat can be divided into juicy flakes and is no longer translucent in the internal. For fully gardened fish, approximately 63 °C internal temperature serves as orientation.
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