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air fryer frozen salmon with honey garlic sauce and cauliflower rice and asparagus in a bowl with a fork flaking the fish
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Easy Air Fryer Frozen Salmon (No Thaw Method!)

If you’ve ever stood at the freezer at 5:00 PM wondering what to make for dinner, this recipe is your answer. This air fryer frozen salmon is flaky, flavorful, and ready in just 20 minutes, no thawing needed. With a simple honey garlic glaze, it’s a healthy air fryer meal your whole family will love. 
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time12 minutes
Total Time17 minutes
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Diet: Gluten Free
Servings: 4 fillets
Author: Mary Smith

Equipment

Ingredients

  • 4 6-oz frozen salmon fillets
  • ¼ cup coconut aminos
  • 3 tbsp honey
  • 2 cloves minced garlic
  • ¼ tsp salt
  • Avocado oil spray for the basket

Instructions

  • Preheat the air fryer to 400 for 3 minutes.
  • Spray the air fryer basket with oil and place the salmon fillets into the basket skin-side down (you may need to cook 2 at a time depending on the size of your air fryer). 
  • Air fry for 6 minutes.
  • Remove the basket and brush or pour some of the sauce over each of the salmon fillets to completely coat them (leaving half of the sauce for the remaining 2 fillets).
  • Continue to air fry for an additional 5-6 minutes or until the salmon flakes easily with a fork and is browned on top. 
  • Serve with rice or cauliflower rice and your favorite veggie and enjoy!

Honey Garlic Sauce

  • Mix the coconut aminos, honey, minced garlic, and salt together in a bowl and set aside.

Notes

  • Fresh salmon: Preheat to 400 for 3 minutes. Spray the air fryer basket and place the fresh salmon skin-side down in the basket. Brush with the sauce to coat. Air fry for 6-7 minutes or until the fish flakes easily with a fork. Serve and enjoy!
  • Leftover Salmon: Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. 
  • Reheating: Reheat in the air fryer at 350F for 3-4 minutes or over the stovetop for best results. 
  • Freezer: To freeze, store your cooked salmon in an airtight container or bag and store it in the freezer for up to 3 months. Thaw overnight in the refrigerator and reheat in the air fryer. 

Nutrition

Serving: 1fillet | Calories: 307kcal | Carbohydrates: 16g | Protein: 34g | Fat: 11g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Cholesterol: 94mg | Sodium: 560mg | Potassium: 847mg | Fiber: 0.1g | Sugar: 13g | Vitamin A: 68IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 24mg | Iron: 1mg