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Air Fryer Sockeye Salmon

Leaner sockeye cooked hot and fast so its deep colour and firm texture come through with a crisp edge, without drying out.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 8 minutes
Total Time 13 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 270
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 4 fillets sockeye salmon 5 to 6 oz each, skin-on
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 3/4 tsp kosher salt
  • black pepper
  • 1/2 tsp garlic powder optional
  • lemon wedges to serve

Equipment

  • Air fryer
  • Small bowl
  • Meat thermometer
  • Paper towels

Method
 

  1. Preheat the air fryer to 390°F (198°C) for 3 minutes.
  2. Pat the fillets dry, brush with oil, and season all over.
  3. Cook skin-side down 6 to 8 minutes, until it just flakes and reads 120 to 125°F.
  4. Rest 2 minutes and serve with lemon.

Notes

Sockeye is lean: pull it 5 degrees earlier than Atlantic — 120 to 125°F — or it turns dry.
Shorter cook overall since the fillets are thinner.