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Frozen Salmon in Air Fryer

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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine American
Servings 4
Calories 125 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 2 frozen salmon fillets about 6 ounces each
  • 1/2 tsp olive oil
  • 1/2 lemon thinly sliced
  • salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
  • dried dill or parsley (optional)

Instructions
 

  • Preheat your air fryer to 390°F (about 3 minutes). While it's warming up, pat the frozen salmon fillets with a paper towel to remove any ice crystals.
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  • Lightly brush each salmon fillet with olive oil. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Add a sprinkle of dried dill or parsley if preferred.
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  • Place the salmon fillets in the air fryer basket, skin-side down if they have skin. Air fry for 7 minutes. This initial stage thaws the fish and begins to gently cook it from the outside in.
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  • After the first 7 minutes, pause the air fryer and top each fillet with a couple of thin lemon slices.
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  • Return the basket to the air fryer and cook for an additional 3-7 minutes. The exact time will depend on the thickness of your fillets and how well done you prefer your salmon.

Nutrition

Calories: 125kcalCarbohydrates: 0.1gProtein: 17gFat: 6gSaturated Fat: 1gSodium: 37mg
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