Frozen Salmon in Air Fryer

 

Ingredients

• 1 frozen salmon fillet 7.05 ounces / 200 grams
• ▢5 grams sprigs of fresh dill reserve some for garnish
• ▢1 piece fresh lemon divided
• ▢1 tablespoon unsalted butter softened
• ▢1 tablespoon olive oil add up to 1 tablespoon more if needed
• ▢¼ teaspoon granulated garlic
• ▢¼ teaspoon kosher salt to taste
• ▢¼ teaspoon ground black pepper to taste

Instructions

• Lightly spray Air Fryer tray (or basket) with oil and place frozen salmon. Insert tray (or basket) into the middle of the air fryer.
• Start Air Fryer at 244°F (118°C). Set for 5 minutes. Frozen salmon will start to defrost in the Air Fryer while the Air Fryer oven is simultaneously preheating.
• On a plate, soak sprigs of fresh dill with olive oil. Reserve some fresh dill leaves for garnish before soaking in oil.
• Divide fresh lemon. Reserve 3 thinly sliced lemon for garnish. Slice the remaining lemon into 4 equal pieces.
• Remove the slightly defrosted salmon from the Air Fryer. Increase the temperature to 375°F (191°C) to pre-heat and set for 20 minutes.
• Temporarily transfer the defrosted salmon to a plate. Using the same Air Fryer tray, place the soaked dill and top with 4 lemon slices.
• Smother the salmon with softened butter, then season with granulated garlic, salt, and ground black pepper.
• Return the defrosted salmon to a bed of dill and lemon. Insert the tray into the cooking chamber.
• Remove the salmon from the Air Fryer once it turns opaque, flaky, and fully cooked through with an internal temperature reaching 145°F.
• Transfer cooked salmon to a plate and garnish with fresh slices of lemon.