Frozen foil baked salmon in air fryer with lime is the perfect choice for busy weeknights. Making for such an easy way to make a healthy dinner for yourself and your family and with less mess. This simple recipe has a punch of extra flavor using just five ingredients.
This recipe uses frozen salmon, but the cooking time is not too long. Cooking salmon in the air fryer is an easy option for a healthy meal and for a busy weeknight. With the easy cleanup it makes for a great way to not be in the kitchen for too long. And this flaky salmon is a great option for a spring or summer evening dinner.
Another easy and tasty air fryer dish is Tyson batter dipped chicken breast tenders. It is a fun choice especially for the kids. When they want to eat and be back out to play after a little relaxing time.
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Ingredients to Make this Air Fryer Salmon Recipe!
- boneless/skinless pink salmon
- black pepper
- salt
- extra virgin olive oil
- lime
See recipe card for quantities.
Instructions for this Lime Air Fryer Salmon Recipe!
Step 1: Lay each piece of salmon on a square piece of aluminum foil. And there is no need for cooking spray on them.
Hint: When the salmon is finished cooking, it is okay if it has pieces of white on it.
Variations
- Seasonings - If you prefer other seasonings than black pepper and kosher salt, here are some ideas to try. I have not tried these with it: lemon butter sauce, garlic powder, onion powder and Italian seasonings.
Equipment
- air fryer
- air fryer basket
- air fryer tray
- teaspoon
- tablespoon
- aluminum foil
- pastry brush
- airtight container
Storage
Store leftover salmon in individual foil packets and place them in an airtight container. Refrigerate for up to two days.
Frugal Tip
The majority of the ingredients in this recipe are pantry staples. So, you may already have them on hand. And the summer months may be a good time to purchase salmon at a lower price.
FAQ
I bake foil wrapped frozen salmon in the air fryer at 350 degrees for thirty to thirty-five minutes. This time may vary depending on your air fryer.
I place salmon on a piece of foil. Then using a pastry brush, brush both sides with extra virgin olive oil. I then add a squirt of lime and salt and pepper before wrapping it up like a boat. Finally, I place on an air fryer basket.
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Frozen Foil Baked Salmon in Air Fryer with Lime!
Equipment
- 1 air fryer
- 1 air fryer basket
- 1 air fryer tray
- ¼ teaspoon
- 1 Tablespoon
- aluminum foil
- 1 pastry brush
- 1 Airtight container
Ingredients
- 1 pound boneless/skinless pink salmon
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
- 1 wedge of lime
Instructions
- Lay each piece of salmon on a square piece of aluminum foil. And there is no need for cooking spray on them.
- Drizzle extra virgin olive oil over each piece of salmon. Using a pastry brush, spread it evenly on both the top and bottom of them.
- Squirt the wedge of lime over the top of the salmon and then sprinkle each with salt and pepper. Do this on just the top of each piece.
- Pull up two of the sides and fold them over, pinching them together. Then pull each of the remaining sides up and pinch together also. Making like a little boat shape.
- Place each of the salmon foil packets in the air fryer basket. Then, place the basket on top of the air fryer rack inside of the air fryer.
- Bake at 350 degrees for thirty to thirty-five minutes to bake salmon.
Notes
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Storage
Store leftover salmon in individual foil packets and place them in an airtight container. Refrigerate for up to two days.
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