How long do you air fry salmon?

A standard 6 oz (170 g) salmon fillet about 1–1.5 in thick takes 9–12 minutes at 390°F (199°C), skin-side down, with no flip needed. Thin fillets (under 1 in) take 7–9 minutes. Check at the lower end of the range — salmon overcooks quickly and goes dry within a minute or two of the ideal temperature.

What temperature do you cook salmon in an air fryer?

390°F (199°C) is ideal for most fillets — hot enough for a lightly golden exterior while keeping the center moist. For crispy skin, increase to 400°F (205°C) and cook skin-side down without flipping. The USDA safe minimum internal temperature for fish is 145°F (63°C), though many prefer to pull salmon at 125–130°F for a medium texture.

Can you cook frozen salmon in the air fryer?

Yes. Place the frozen fillet at 390°F (199°C) and cook 14–18 minutes. At the halfway point, when the surface has thawed, pause the fryer, pat dry if possible, and add your seasoning. Frozen salmon works best without a thick glaze — add sauces in the last 2–3 minutes only.

Salmon in de airfryer — tijd & temperatuur

Kort antwoord

Air fry salmon at 390°F for 9–12 min.

Skin-side down; no flip needed.

Kerntemperatuur: 145°F. Flesh is opaque and flakes with a fork.

Bereidingstijd & temperatuur

Cut / variant	Temp	Time	Notes
Fillet — thin (≤ 1 in / 2.5 cm thick)	390°F200°C	7–9 min	Check at 7 min; thin fillets overcook fast.
Fillet — standard (1–1.5 in / 2.5–4 cm thick, 6 oz / 170 g)	390°F200°C	9–12 min	Skin-side down; no flip needed.
Fillet — thick (1.5+ in / 4+ cm, 8+ oz / 225+ g)	390°F200°C	12–15 min	Center will be just opaque; rest 2 min.
Skin-on fillet — crispy skin	400°F205°C	10–13 min	Pat skin very dry; place skin-side down; do not flip.

Uit de vriezer

Cut / variant	Temp	Time	Notes
Frozen fillet (6 oz / 170 g, no glaze)	390°F200°C	14–18 min	Cook straight from frozen; add seasoning at the halfway point when surface thaws.

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Porties en mandje

Startregel

Porties

Luchtstroom

Aangepaste bereiding: 390°F · 9–12 min

Begin met controleren: 9 min.

Opwarmmodus

Voor al gare restjes; gebruik de hoofdtabel voor rauw eten.

Opwarmschatting: 325°F / 165°C · 2–5 min

Warm restjes volledig door; gebruik een thermometer voor vlees, gevogelte, vis of eiergerechten.

Gaarheidschecker

Gebruik tijd als richtlijn en controleer het midden met een thermometer.

Fish & shellfish

Doel-kerntemperatuur: 145°F

Begin met controleren: 7 min.

Meet in het dikste deel, weg van bot of mandranden.

Voedselveiligheid

Fish & shellfish: garen tot 145°F (63°C). Flesh is opaque and flakes with a fork.

Source: USDA FSIS — Safe Minimum Internal Temperatures

Tips

Pat the flesh side completely dry with paper towels — excess moisture prevents browning and creates steam.
Lightly oil the basket or use parchment with holes; salmon skin sticks aggressively to a dry basket.
Cook skin-side down without flipping for most fillets — the air circulates enough to cook the top, and flipping risks breaking the fish.
Pull at 125–130°F for medium (slightly translucent center) or 145°F for fully cooked per USDA; carryover raises the temp ~5°F during the 2-minute rest.
Season with salt at least 15 minutes before cooking so it draws out and reabsorbs surface moisture for better texture.

Veelgemaakte fouten

Overcooking — salmon goes from perfect to dry within 2–3 minutes at 390°F; always check early.
Skipping the dry step; wet fish steams, leaving a grey-white albumin crust instead of a golden sear.
Crowding multiple fillets so they touch; they steam each other and the edges never brown.
Flipping thin fillets — they break and fall apart; only flip very thick (2 in+) portions if needed.
Glazing with honey or sugar at the start — high-sugar glazes burn; add them in the last 2–3 minutes only.

Veelgestelde vragen

How long do you air fry salmon?: A standard 6 oz (170 g) salmon fillet about 1–1.5 in thick takes 9–12 minutes at 390°F (199°C), skin-side down, with no flip needed. Thin fillets (under 1 in) take 7–9 minutes. Check at the lower end of the range — salmon overcooks quickly and goes dry within a minute or two of the ideal temperature.
What temperature do you cook salmon in an air fryer?: 390°F (199°C) is ideal for most fillets — hot enough for a lightly golden exterior while keeping the center moist. For crispy skin, increase to 400°F (205°C) and cook skin-side down without flipping. The USDA safe minimum internal temperature for fish is 145°F (63°C), though many prefer to pull salmon at 125–130°F for a medium texture.
Can you cook frozen salmon in the air fryer?: Yes. Place the frozen fillet at 390°F (199°C) and cook 14–18 minutes. At the halfway point, when the surface has thawed, pause the fryer, pat dry if possible, and add your seasoning. Frozen salmon works best without a thick glaze — add sauces in the last 2–3 minutes only.

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Cut / variant

Temp

Time

Notes

Fillet — thin (≤ 1 in / 2.5 cm thick)

390°F200°C

7–9 min

Check at 7 min; thin fillets overcook fast.

Fillet — standard (1–1.5 in / 2.5–4 cm thick, 6 oz / 170 g)

390°F200°C

9–12 min

Skin-side down; no flip needed.

Fillet — thick (1.5+ in / 4+ cm, 8+ oz / 225+ g)

390°F200°C

12–15 min

Center will be just opaque; rest 2 min.

Skin-on fillet — crispy skin

400°F205°C

10–13 min

Pat skin very dry; place skin-side down; do not flip.

Cut / variant

Temp

Time

Notes

Frozen fillet (6 oz / 170 g, no glaze)

390°F200°C

14–18 min

Cook straight from frozen; add seasoning at the halfway point when surface thaws.

Salmon in de airfryer — tijd & temperatuur

Bereidingstijd & temperatuur

Uit de vriezer

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