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Easy Air Fryer Salmon with Avocado Salsa

Simple Home Bliss
Easy air fryer salmon cooked from frozen and topped with a fresh avocado salsa. A healthy, flavorful dinner or lunch in 20 minutes. Perfect for busy weeknights.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Course dinner, Lunch,, Main Course
Servings 4

Equipment

  • Air Fryer

Ingredients
  

Salmon Ingredients

  • 4 frozen salmon fillets (about 6 oz each)
  • 2 Tbsp Olive oil
  • 1 tsp Paprika
  • 1 tsp Sea salt (or to taste)
  • ½ tsp Ground black pepper (or to taste)
  • 1 tsp Garlic powder (optional)
  • Lemon wedges for serving (optional)

Avocado Salsa Ingredients

  • 2 Ripe avocados, diced
  • ½ Small red onion, finely chopped
  • 2 Tbsp(s) Fresh Cilantro, chopped
  • 1 Lime, juiced
  • 1 Tbsp Olive oil
  • Salt & pepper to taste

Instructions
 

Start with Frozen Salmon

  • Preheat the air fryer to 360℉ (182℃).
  • Place frozen salmon fillets skin side down (if there is skin) on the air fryer tray or basket.
  • Cook for 5-6 minutes until partially thawed.

Season the Salmon

  • Remove salmon from the air fryer.
  • Combine olive oil, paprika, garlic powder, sal & pepper and brush onto salmon (both sides).

Finish Cooking

  • Increase air fryer temperature to 390℉ (200℃).
  • Return salmon to the air fryer tray or basket and cook 8-10 minutes, or until internal temperature 145℉ (63℃) and flakes easily with a fork.

Make the Avocado Salsa

  • While the salmon cooks, mix together, diced avocado, red onion, cilantro, lime juice, olive oil, and salt & pepper in a small bowl.

Serve

  • Spoon avocado salsa generously over salmon fillets
  • Garnish with lemon or lime wedges and serve.

Notes

Notes & Tip
    • From Frozen: Starting at 360°F helps thaw salmon so seasoning sticks better. Finishing at 390°F gives slightly crispy edges and a tender center.
    • Thicker Fillets: Add 2–3 minutes to cooking time if your salmon is very thick.
    • Flavor Twist: Swap paprika for chili powder for a spicier flavor, add jalapeño and tomatoes for a more traditional guacamole style, or add corn and black beans to the avocado salsa for a more southwestern taste.
Keyword air fryer salmon, avocado salsa