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Close-up of a perfectly cooked Air Fryer Salmon fillet with crispy, caramelized edges and black pepper seasoning.

Air Fryer Salmon (Crispy Edges)

This recipe shows you how to cook salmon fillets in the air fryer to achieve crispy edges quickly. It is a simple method for a fast, healthy meal.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 8 minutes
Total Time 18 minutes
Servings: 2 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 313
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 salmon fillets about 6 ounces each
  • 1 Pinch kosher salt
  • 1 Pinch ground black pepper
  • 1 tablespoon brown sugar or honey
  • 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
  • 1/2 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
  • 1/2 tablespoon low sodium soy sauce
  • 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 Pinch ground ginger optional

Equipment

  • Air fryer
  • Aluminum foil
  • Small bowl or liquid measuring cup
  • Instant read thermometer
  • Serving plate

Method
 

  1. Line the air fryer basket with aluminum foil for easier cleanup. Preheat the air fryer to 400°F following the manufacturer’s directions (this takes about 3 minutes for my model).
  2. Mix the brown sugar, Dijon mustard, oil, soy sauce, garlic powder, and ginger (if you are using it) in a small bowl or liquid measuring cup. Spoon this mixture over the top of the salmon fillets.
  3. Slide out the air fryer basket and place the salmon fillets inside so they do not touch each other.
  4. Cook the salmon for 6 to 11 minutes, checking the time based on fillet thickness (about 8 to 9 minutes for 1-inch thick fillets). The salmon is done when an instant read thermometer shows 145°F. Remove it slightly before this temperature to allow carryover cooking to finish the process. Check the salmon near the end of the cooking time to avoid drying it out.
  5. Move the salmon to a plate. Serve hot, adding extra salt and pepper if you want more seasoning.

Nutrition

Calories: 313kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 34gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 94mgPotassium: 861mgFiber: 1gSugar: 9gVitamin A: 73IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 26mgIron: 2mg

Notes

To store, place the salmon in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 days. To reheat leftovers, warm them gently in a skillet over medium-low heat until just heated through. If you use frozen salmon, preheat your air fryer to 360 degrees F. Place the salmon on foil in the basket and cook for about 7 minutes to thaw. Then, drizzle the soy/mustard mixture over the fillets and cook for another 6 to 11 minutes, depending on thickness.

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