12 Quick and Easy Air Fryer Salmon Recipes To Try ASAP

Find your new favorite (and easiest) recipe here.

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Key Takeaways

  • Salmon cooks quickly in the air fryer, producing moist and flavorful fish with a crispy exterior.

  • These air-fried salmon recipes, from quick dinners to crowd-pleasing appetizers, have less oil compared to traditional frying methods.



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 calories. Plus, the air fryer gets the job done fast, creates a moist center, and ensures a wonderful texture.

Air Fryer Salmon with Maple-Bourbon Glaze

"This salmon starts from frozen and is dressed up with an easy maple-bourbon glaze," says Allrecipes member thedailygourmet. "A hint of Sriracha also gives a pop of spice to counteract the sweetness of the maple syrup."

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Keto Air Fryer Salmon Cakes with Sriracha Mayo

Siracha mayo adds a kick to these easy keto-friendly salmon cakes. "Salmon cakes can certainly be keto-friendly if you just tweak a few ingredients," says Allrecipes member France C. "They make a great dinner or you can serve atop a salad for a delicious lunch."

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Air Fryer Salmon Patties

Photo by Bren
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.

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Air Fryer Salmon Nuggets

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 Allrecipes member France C.

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Cajun Air Fryer Salmon

Dotdash Meredith Food Studios

Dotdash Meredith Food Studios

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.

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Lemon-Garlic Air Fryer Salmon

"This was fabulous! I'd worked all day and wanted something simple, and this fit the bill," says reviewer ProLime1212. "I paired it with side dish of cucumber, onion and tomato with Italian dressing. I will definitely be on repeat for tomorrow!"

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Air Fryer Salmon for One

Chef Mo

Chef Mo

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

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Air Fryer Salmon Croquettes

Yoly
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!

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Air Fryer Salmon with Spicy Peach Glaze

"A quick and tasty dinner for two can be ready in minutes! Fresh or thawed frozen salmon filets are air-fried, then coated with a sweet-spicy glaze," says Allrecipes member Bibi. "Add some sesame seeds, sliced scallions, and a light squeeze of lemon juice for extra flavor, if you like."

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Air-Fried Bang Bang Salmon

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Allrecipes/Qi Ai

"Easy, fast, and tasty! These tender, air-fried salmon fillets are full of subtly sweet and spicy flavor," says Senior Producer Nicole McLaughlin. "Serve with rice and a green vegetable for the perfect healthy dinner."

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Fresh Salmon Burgers in the Air Fryer

"I grew up on salmon patties but using fresh salmon and cooking in the air fryer makes all the difference in the world," says Allrecipes member Soup Loving Nicole. "If made as directed, you don't even need an egg to combine. Serve on toasted buns with fixings of choice, such as mustard, mayo, lettuce, tomato, onions, or cheese.

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Air Fryer Honey Mustard Salmon Bites

Allrecipes / Julia Hartbeck

Allrecipes / Julia Hartbeck

"These air fryer honey mustard salmon bites are quick and easy to make in the air fryer," says Allrecipes Allstar Nicole Russell. "Honey mustard and salmon are so delicious together—these bites will be a hit at your next party."

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