This flavorful and tender air fryer salmon steaks recipe is easy to make with a simple marinade that adds a rich flavor to this fantastic salmon recipe.
Salmon steak in the air fryer is juicy, flavorful, and easier to make than salmon on the grill or in the oven! Using the air fryer minimizes clean-up, and it also means that you save on your energy bills because you don’t have to heat the oven to cook it.
The marinade combines zesty lemon, sugar, and soy (or coconut amino) for a contrasting sweet and umami flavor like nothing else you’ve ever tasted! Cooking the marinated salmon in the air fryer seals in exquisite flavors, keeps the fish moist, and gives you a fantastic crispy finish.
This recipe for salmon steak practically melts in the mouth! Cooking salmon in the air fryer means that the fish is heated quickly and evenly, so you don’t lose moisture like other cooking methods.
Ingredients you’ll need to make salmon steaks in the air fryer.
**Find the full list of ingredients along with the recipe instructions at the end of this post**
Salmon steaks. When making a salmon steak recipe, the quality of the salmon is vital! Always choose moist salmon steaks, which indicate freshness, and avoid brown spots.
Soy sauce or coconut amino. Coconut amino has a similar flavor to soy sauce. It can be an excellent alternative to soy sauce if you are intolerant to soy or wheat. Coconut amino also contains less salt than soy sauce.
Tools used to make the recipe.
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How to cook salmon steaks in air fryer
Cooking this salmon steak recipe in air fryer is very easy to do following the steps below:
In a small bowl, combine the brown sugar, oil, soy sauce or coconut amino, garlic, lemon juice, salt, and pepper to taste. Set aside
Pat dry the salmon steaks on both sides, place in a medium bowl or Ziploc bag, pour the marinade and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
Place the salmon steaks in the air fryer basket in a single layer and cook to 390ºF for 6-8 minutes on each side or until an internal temperature of 135ºF.
Remove from the basket and serve immediately. Enjoy!
Recipe Tips:
- Tamari sauce will also work with this recipe if you don’t have coconut amino or soy sauce.
- Marinating the steaks for at least 30 minutes ensures the steaks absorb more flavor.
- Salmon filets will also work for this recipe if you don’t want to cook steaks.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days or in the freezer for up to 4 months.
- Reheat salmon steaks in the air fryer to 350ºF for 3-5 minutes or until heated through.
- Always use an instant meat thermometer to ensure the fish is cooked to avoid food poisoning. It should register 135ºF in the thickest part of the fish.
How long to cook bone-in salmon steaks in an air fryer
It takes between 12-16 minutes at 390°F to air fry salmon steak, depending on your air fryer and the size of the steak.
Always check that your salmon steak is cooked by using a meat thermometer inserted into the thickest part of the meat. Salmon is safe to eat if it has an internal temperature of 135°F.
What goes well with salmon steaks
These air fried salmon steaks are perfectly served with crunchyair fryer baby potatoesand juicyair fryer asparagus. Don’t forget to garnish the plate with a lemon wedge!
How to store cooked salmon steaks
To ensure your air fryer salmon steak retains its quality, seal it in an airtight container, or wrap it securely in plastic wrap before refrigerating or freezing.
Salmon will keep in the refrigerator for 3 to 4 days or in the freezer for 4 to 6 months.
How to reheat salmon steaks in the air fryer
To reheat, begin by heating the air fryer to 350°F. Then place the salmon in the air fryer basket in a single layer and heat for about 3-5 minutes.
If you are heating from frozen, increase the time to 10-15 minutes.
Use a meat thermometer to check that your salmon has reached 135°F before serving.
FAQ's
What is salmon steak?
You get a salmon steak when you cut straight across the whole fish, including the bone. It’s different from a salmon filet, which is smaller and doesn’t include the bone.
Steaks are an excellent choice for grilling or frying because they don’t dry out.
Where to buy salmon steaks?
You can buy the salmon for your salmon steak recipes in any grocery store or, even better, from your local fishmonger. Fishmongers will advise you on how sustainably sourced the fish is and where it came from.
Can you cook salmon in an air fryer?
Absolutely! Salmon in air fryer is tender, juicy, and delicious.
How to keep salmon from sticking to the air fryer?
If you pat down your salmon and either use a spritz of olive oil or marinate it as I have in this recipe for salmon steaks, it won’t stick. Or you can use air fryer parchment paper or air fryer reusable silicone linen.
Can I use foil or parchment paper to cook salmon in the air fryer?
As long as you marinate your salmon or use a spritz of oil, you shouldn’t need to. However, if you want to, use parchment paper rather than foil to allow the heat to conduct.
Aluminum foil will stop the salmon from cooking properly, but if you decide to use it, keep in consideration the salmon will need extra cooking time. Never put foil or parchment paper when preheating the air fryer without food.
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Air Fryer Salmon Steak Recipe
Yield: 2-3
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 25 minutes
This flavorful and tender air fryer salmon steaks recipe is easy to make with a simple marinade that adds a rich flavor to this fantastic salmon recipe.
Ingredients
- 2 Salmon steaks (around 10 oz. each)
- 1 teaspoon brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce or coconut amino
- 1 teaspoon minced garlic
- 1 lemon, juice
- Salt and pepper to taste
Tools
Instructions
- In a small bowl combine the brown sugar, oil, soy sauce or coconut amino, garlic, lemon juice, salt, and pepper to taste. Set aside
- Pat dry the salmon steaks on both sides, place in a medium bowl or Ziploc bag, pour the marinade and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
- Place the salmon steaks in the air fryer basket in a single layer and cook to 390ºF for 6-8 minutes on each side or until an internal temperature of 135ºF.
- Remove from the basket and serve immediately. Enjoy!
Notes
- Tamari sauce will also work with this recipe if you don’t have coconut amino or soy sauce.
- Marinating the steaks for at least 30 minutes ensures the steaks absorb more flavor.
- Salmon filets will also work for this recipe if you don’t want to cook steaks.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days or in the freezer for up to 4 months.
- Reheat salmon steaks in the air fryer to 350ºF for 3-5 minutes or until heated through.
- Always use an instant meat thermometer to ensure the fish is cooked to avoid food poisoning. It should register 135ºF in the thickest part of the fish.
Nutrition Information:
Yield: 3Serving Size: 1
Amount Per Serving:Calories: 447Total Fat: 28gSaturated Fat: 6gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 19gCholesterol: 130mgSodium: 540mgCarbohydrates: 2gFiber: 0gSugar: 2gProtein: 44g
Please keep in mind that the nutritional information is calculated using a nutrition facts calculator. It is a rough estimate and can vary significantly based on products used. When the recipe list salt to taste the amount of salt is not calculated, only the sodium in the other ingredients is calculated.
