Update: My air fryer salmon fear was totally unfounded

I avoided cooking salmon in the air fryer for months thinking it would turn to rubber. Tried it with a simple lemon pepper rub last week and it was flaky and moist. How long do you usually cook your salmon for in the air fryer?

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kelly_schmidt2mo ago

Yeah that crispy skin turning into a chip is the best part. I was worried about the same thing for way too long.

king.lisa2mo ago

My friend Dave was the same way, scared it would get all dried out. He finally did a couple fillets skin-side down at 400 degrees last Sunday. Came out with that perfect crispy skin and still super moist inside, he timed it for about 9 minutes. Now he won't shut up about it, makes it like twice a week. Totally changed his mind on cooking fish in there.

nina7352mo ago

Same, I always thought fish in the oven would turn into rubber. Then I did salmon fillets skin-side down at 425 for like 10 minutes. The skin got super crispy, almost like a chip, but the meat was still tender. I just drizzle a little oil and add salt before it goes in. Does the trick every time. Now I barely use the stove for fish.