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Air Fryer Sockeye Salmon

Published: May 19, 2023 · Last Updated: Mar 18, 2025 by Aimee - This post may contain affiliate links. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.

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Air fryer sockeye salmon is flaky and delicious. It usually cooks up in less than 10 minutes, and can be customized with so many different seasonings.

Air fryer sockeye salmon on a plate.

I adore making salmon in my air fryer, and I almost always use sockeye salmon when making it. The salmon is so flavorful, flaky, and a delicious texture, and pairs so nicely with different seasonings and spices!

Because of those reasons and that is is quick and easy to cook in the air fryer (most of the time less than 10 minutes), sockeye salmon is just such an easy choice when making air fryer salmon.

How to cook sockeye salmon in the air fryer

Pat the sockeye salmon dry with paper towels. Next, drizzle olive oil over the top.

Uncooked salmon fillet with olive oil.

Season with salt, pepper, and smoked paprika. Rub into the salmon.

Salmon fillet seasoned with salt, pepper, and paprika.

Either brush air fryer basket with oil or use air fryer parchment paper. Place salmon in the air fryer.

Uncooked salmon in air fryer.

Air fry at 380 degrees F for 7-9 minutes. (Note, mine was perfect at 8 minutes). Slightly thicker cuts may need an extra minute.

Air fryer sockeye salmon on a plate.

Serve as desired! I love a squeeze of fresh lemon juice or lime juice on my salmon.

Air fryer sockeye salmon on a plate.

Looking for how to make air fryer Atlantic salmon instead? Check out this other post. And here's a good air fryer salmon basic recipe.

What is sockeye salmon?

Sockeye salmon is a type of wild salmon from Alaska and the north Pacific ocean. It has a flavorful, flaky texture that is almost buttery.

Customization ideas

I seasoned the sockeye salmon with a smoked paprika rub, however there are so many other options to season your salmon.

Here are a few of my favorites, all using sockeye salmon:

  • Air fryer honey garlic salmon
  • Air fryer honey dijon salmon
  • Air fryer teriyaki salmon
  • Air fryer panko salmon
  • Air fryer blackened salmon
  • Air fryer miso salmon
  • Air fryer brown sugar salmon

Recipe notes

  • I cooked this salmon with the skin on. If you are cooking salmon with the skin off, you may want to cook for only 6-8 minutes.
  • All air fryers cook differently. Cook times may vary based on the thickness of your sockeye salmon and your specific air fryer.
Air Fryer Sockeye Salmon flaked on a plate with a fork on the side.

Air Fryer Sockeye Salmon

Recipe by Aimee
Air fryer sockeye salmon is flaky and delicious. It's usually cooks up in less than 10 minutes, and can be customized with so many different seasonings.
4.86 from 49 votes
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Prep Time 5 minutes mins
Cook Time 9 minutes mins
Total Time 14 minutes mins
Course Air Fryer, Main Course, Seafood
Cuisine American
Servings 1
Calories 279 kcal

Equipment

  • Air Fryer
  • Air Fryer Parchment Paper

Ingredients
  

  • 6 ounces sockeye salmon
  • 1 teaspoon olive oil
  • ¼ teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1 pinch salt
  • 1 pinch black pepper

Instructions
 

  • Pat the salmon dry with paper towels. Drizzle olive oil over the top of the salmon and rub into the surface.
  • Sprinkle a pinch of salt and pepper onto the salmon along with the smoked paprika. Rub into the salmon.
  • Brush the air fryer basket or use air fryer parchment paper to keep salmon from sticking.
  • Air fry at 380 degrees F for 7-9 minutes.

Notes

  • I cooked this salmon with the skin on. If you are cooking salmon with the skin off, you may want to cook for only 6-8 minutes.
  • All air fryers cook differently. Cook times may vary based on the thickness of your sockeye salmon and your specific air fryer.

Nutrition

Calories: 279kcalCarbohydrates: 0.3gProtein: 34gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 5gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 94mgSodium: 114mgPotassium: 846mgFiber: 0.2gSugar: 0.1gVitamin A: 315IUCalcium: 22mgIron: 2mg

If nutrition info is shown, values are based on an online calculator and are estimates. Please verify using your own data.

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  1. nctrucker

    February 27, 2024 at 11:21 am

    5 stars
    greenhorn airfryer here: just made fine salmon with this recipe.

    Reply
  2. Milena and Jerry Ciambrone

    February 22, 2024 at 6:03 pm

    5 stars
    Hi Aimee, this is the third time made, easy and delicious
    Many thanks

    Reply
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