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Ninja Foodi Air Fryer Herbed Salmon Recipe

Last Updated June 8, 2022. Published January 8, 2020 By Davinah Cenou Montezuma

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If you’re wondering how to make salmon in a Ninja Foodi air fryer, then look no further. This easy recipe for air fryer salmon takes less than 10 minutes to complete. It includes tips to cook your salmon filets perfectly. Plus, I share several recommendations for delicious, low carb & keto-friendly side dishes and a garlic butter to top it with too! This recipe is great if you want a quick & easy healthy meal.

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Why Make Air Fryer Salmon

  • Quick & easy: this recipe is ready with fresh salmon in less than 15 minutes
  • Includes a tried & tested recipe that helps you make perfect salmon in the Ninja Foodi Air Fryer every time.

Ingredients Needed

  • Salmon Filets: I used two, 4.5-6oz, center cut, fresh or thawed salmon filets. I’ve used Atlantic Salmon or Sockeye Salmon. Both work well.
  • Herbs de Provence or Herb Sprinkle Seasoning: I’m using a salt-free herb seasoning blend. Either of the two works. You might also substitute with another herb blend like Italian Seasoning that you enjoy.
  • Natural Ancient Sea Salt
  • Black Pepper
  • Smoked Paprika: this provides a dash of a smokey kick.
  • Olive Oil or avocado oil
  • Garlic Butter: I originally shared this recipe using a flavored butter that I picked up from the market. But, since sharing my air fryer steak recipe, I’ve just started making compound butter at home.
olive oil, black pepper, sea salt, smoked paprika, herbes de provence, salmon fillet and garlic butter on separate containers

How to Make Salmon in an Air Fryer:

  1. Dry your filets with a paper towel and run the surface gently to ensure that there are no bones.
  2. Drizzle olive oil on your filets and spread it evenly on both sides
  3. Mix the seasonings & sprinkle them on both sides of the fish.
  4. Turn your air fryer on 390 degrees and cook for 5-8 minutes, or until your fish flakes easily with a fork
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Top Cooking Tips & FAQs

How to not overcook your salmon filet in the Ninja Foodi:

The amount of time that this dish takes largely depends on how thick your fish is. I would always start with less time and add more time in 1-minute intervals.

For Sockeye Salmon, 5 minutes was more than enough. If you have a thicker fish, start with 5 minutes, then add more time until it flakes easily.

Just like salt, you can always cook the fish longer if it’s not done. But you can’t reverse time, if it gets overcooked.

Air Fryers are perfect for doing quick checks, since you can open the lid, test the fish, and return it if needed.

Does the bottom skin get crispy?

After making salmon in an air fryer several times, one thing that I noticed is that the bottom skin does not get as crispy as when you sear salmon in a hot pan. For me, I opt to eat the salmon without the skin when I make it in my air fryer.

Which salmon did you use?

In this recipe, I used two, 4-oz Sockeye Salmon fillets. My fish came pre-portioned.

Since this fish is light and not as thick (when compared to Atlantic Salmon), it cooked pretty quickly.

My fish was thawed and had sat on the counter for about 15 minutes to come closer to room temperature.

Recommended Air Fryer

In this recipe, I’m using the “Air Crisp” function on my Ninja Foodi. As I mentioned in my Ninja Foodi product review, this performs exactly like an air fryer.

One of the perks though is that it’s a pressure cooker too! So, with one machine, I can make this dish as well as Ninja Foodi Pot Roast and Ninja Foodi Ribs.

What temperature should I set my air fryer for salmon?

I use 390 degrees for salmon.

How long should I leave my salmon in the air fryer?

Depending on how thick your salmon is, it takes 5-8 minutes to make salmon in the air fryer.

Do you have to flip salmon in air fryer?

I do not flip my fish when making it in the air fryer.

Side Dishes for Ninja Foodi Air Fryer Salmon:

There are so many side dish options to make this cooked salmon a meal. Some of my favorites are:

  • Keto Mushroom Rice Risotto
  • Keto Cauliflower Fried Rice
  • Loaded Cauliflower
  • Air Fryer Green Beans
  • Feta & Zucchini

More Keto & Low Carb Air Fryer Recipes:

I love cooking in an air fryer because it turns almost anything into a quick meal!

If you have an air fryer or are new to having one, some air fryer recipes for beginners are:

  • Garlic Parmesan Wings
  • Air Fryer Fried Chicken
  • Whole Chicken in the Air Fryer
  • Air Fryer Shrimp Scampi
  • Air Fryer Turkey Meatballs
  • Ninja Foodi Air Fryer Bacon
  • Air Fryer Brussels Sprouts

If you have a Foodi, then you should also explore my collection of Ninja Foodi recipes.

If you try this recipe, please stop back and leave it a star rating and/or a review in the comments. Stay connected & share photos of your creations with me & others on Instagram, Facebook, and Pinterest! 

two air fryer salmon filets on a plate topped with garlic butter

Ninja Foodi Air Fryer Herbed Salmon Recipe

This easy recipe for air fryer salmon takes less than 10 minutes to complete. Includes tips to cook your salmon filets perfectly. Plus, I share recommendations for delicious, low carb & keto-friendly side dishes.
Prep: 1 min
Cook: 5 mins
Ready in: 6 mins
Cuisine: American
Course: Dinner
Servings: 2
Calories: 338kcal
Author: Davinah
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Ingredients

  • 8 oz Salmon, I used two, 4-oz Sockeye Salmon filets
  • 1 tsp Herbes de Provence
  • 1/4 tsp Natural Ancient Sea Salt
  • 1/4 tsp Black Pepper
  • 1/4 tsp Smoked Paprika
  • 2 tbsp Olive Oil
  • 1 tbsp Garlic Butter, I used melted butter. You could swap this for seasoned butter from the refrigerated section of the market and a squeeze of lemon juice.

Instructions

  • Dry your filets with a paper towel and run the surface gently to ensure that there are no bones
  • Drizzle the olive oil on the fish and rub it in on both sides of the fish
  • Mix the seasonings & sprinkle them on both sides of the fish
  • Turn your air fryer on 390 degrees and cook for 5-8 minutes. I recommend starting with 5 minutes, checking the fish, and increasing the time by 1 additional minutes until it flakes easily with a fork.
  • Melt the seasoned butter for 30 seconds in the microwave and pour it over the fish before eating.

Recipe Notes

I updated this recipe on 05/05/2022 to include new step-by-step photos and final dish photos. I also provided a homemade option for the compound butter. 

Nutrition Details

Calories: 338kcal | Carbohydrates: 1g | Protein: 23g | Fat: 27g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Cholesterol: 78mg | Sodium: 392mg | Potassium: 556mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 345IU | Calcium: 23mg | Iron: 1.5mg

The nutrition facts come from entering the recipe ingredients into Spoonacular API, a database of food ingredients. They may vary for any recipe based on the exact product used. The keto sweeteners I use have 0g net carbs & are not included because sugar alcohols do not impact most people. This is provided as a courtesy, but you can do your own calculations if you wish!

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Comments

  1. Robin says

    June 22, 2022 at 5:37 am

    5 stars
    My husband said this was restaurant quality. Made exactly as you directed. Awesome.

    Reply
  2. Cornell Williams says

    September 28, 2021 at 9:56 am

    5 stars
    I made it exactly as you have stated and I must say that it’s the best salmon on earth

    Reply
    • Dr. Davinah's Eats Team says

      March 6, 2022 at 3:53 pm

      We really appreciate you stopping back to write such a thoughtful review.

      Reply
  3. Jackie says

    July 23, 2021 at 6:35 pm

    5 stars
    Had some salmon, looked for recipes and found yours. Made it and it was delicious! Thank you!!

    Reply
    • Dr. Davinah's Eats Team says

      March 5, 2022 at 5:50 am

      We’re glad that you found our recipe. Thank you for taking the time to leave a comment.

      Reply
  4. John Albert E. says

    January 8, 2021 at 2:18 pm

    5 stars
    The Magic Salmon Seasoning is sensational! It provides the best flavor ever and also takes away the strong ‘fishy
    taste of the Salmon. I made extra for later meals.

    Reply
    • Davinah says

      January 11, 2021 at 3:20 pm

      Hi John,

      I’ve never tried this seasoning. Thanks so much for sharing the tip. Glad you enjoyed this 🙂

      Best,
      Davinah

      Reply
  5. Sharon says

    August 18, 2020 at 12:09 pm

    5 stars
    This salmon dish is to easy to make that I can whip it up on my lunchtime and pair with a healthy side salad.

    Reply
    • Dr. Davinah's Eats Team says

      March 12, 2022 at 7:44 am

      We really appreciate you stopping back to write such a thoughtful review.

      Reply
  6. Haley D. Williams says

    August 18, 2020 at 12:02 pm

    5 stars
    Delicious! I love how crispy the air fryer makes the fish. Can’t wait to make again!

    Reply
    • Dr. Davinah's Eats Team says

      March 12, 2022 at 7:45 am

      Thank you so much for trying our recipe. We’re glad you enjoyed it.

      Reply
  7. Mirlene says

    August 18, 2020 at 11:18 am

    5 stars
    This salmon is absolutely delicious. My family was asking for seconds and thirds. Can’t wait to make it again.

    Reply
    • Dr. Davinah's Eats Team says

      March 12, 2022 at 7:45 am

      Thank you so much for trying our recipe. We’re glad you enjoyed it.

      Reply
  8. Emmeline says

    August 18, 2020 at 11:17 am

    5 stars
    This salmon is amazing!! I love quick salmon recipes for weeknights and this one sure hits the spot!

    Reply
    • Dr. Davinah's Eats Team says

      March 12, 2022 at 7:45 am

      We really appreciate you stopping back to write such a thoughtful review.

      Reply
  9. Nelly Elayoubi says

    June 23, 2020 at 7:01 pm

    How long would I cook for if using frozen salmon?
    Thank you.

    Reply
    • Davinah says

      June 24, 2020 at 1:56 pm

      Hi Nelly,

      I don’t include those instructions because cooking frozen meat & fish will cause them to toughen up. I recommend thawing all of your proteins out first using the cold water method. All you do is add the packaged fish to a large bowl and fill the bowl/cover the fish with water. It takes about 30 minutes.

      Hope that helps!

      Best,
      Davinah

      Reply
  10. Jeena says

    March 9, 2020 at 4:39 pm

    Hi, I made it yesterday. I used the salmon from Costco. Somehow, it was too dry. I had put 390, wondering if I should have tried with lower temp

    Reply
    • Davinah says

      March 9, 2020 at 7:45 pm

      Hi Jeena,

      Generally, when fish gets too dry, it is because the fish is overcooked. Depending on the size, your fish can cook in ~5 minutes in an air fryer. When I make this, I start with 5 minutes, then check at 1-minute intervals until it flakes easily with a fork.

      Hope that helps.

      Thanks,
      Davinah

      Reply
  11. Josh says

    February 28, 2020 at 6:50 pm

    Are your fillets frozen

    Reply
    • Davinah says

      February 29, 2020 at 1:16 pm

      Hi Josh,

      They were thawed before I cooked them.

      Thanks,
      Davinah

      Reply
  12. Michelle says

    November 7, 2019 at 7:25 am

    Made it twice so far, exactly as you have, and I must say, it’s the best salmon I have ever made. Can’t see any reason to make it any other way. Thank you , Dr. Davinah.

    Reply
    • Davinah says

      November 7, 2019 at 7:34 am

      5 stars
      Hi Michelle!

      Thanks so much for taking the time to review this! I’m so happy that you enjoyed it!

      Best,
      Davinah

      Reply
  13. Tanjiro says

    August 15, 2019 at 3:10 am

    5 stars
    I wonder what this recipe tastes like. I can’t wait to try this someday. Thanks a lot for sharing!

    Reply
    • Davinah says

      October 18, 2019 at 6:32 pm

      Thanks so much for stopping by! Hope that you get the chance to make it.

      Reply

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