Air Fryer Alaska Salmon Rub 3 Ways
Alaska Seafood Marketing Institute
4
10 minutes
10 hours 10 minutes
Try this Air Fryer Alaska Salmon Rub 3 ways, featuring wild salmon fillets seasoned with your choice of Greek, BBQ, or turmeric ginger rubs, air-fried in just 20 minutes.
Ingredients
- 4 (6 ounce) wild Alaska salmon fillets
- 2 teaspoons avocado oil
- Choose your Salmon Seasoning Blend
- 2 tablespoons melted butter
- Lemon or lime wedges
Greek Rub
- 11/2 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon dried basil
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
Sweet and Smokey BBQ Rub
- 2 teaspoons brown sugar
- 3/4 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon ground dry mustard
- 1/4 teaspoon chipotle chili powder
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
Tumeric Ginger Rub
- 1 teaspoon ground turmeric
- 1/2 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
- 3/4 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1/2 teaspoon ground coriander
- 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
Directions
Pick your Seasoning Blend
Combine all ingredients in a bowl.
Prep Seasonings and Air Fry Salmon
Preheat air fryer to 400F.
Pat salmon fillets dry with paper towels. Brush oil all over salmon. Mix together desired seasoning blend and generously sprinkle onto salmon on all sides.
Place salmon fillets in a lightly greased air fryer basket, skin-side down. Air fry until salmon is golden brown and just cooked through about 8-10 minutes. (Air fry in batches if needed for smaller air fryers.)
Serve
Brush with warm butter and serve with lemon or lime wedges.
To Air Fry from Frozen
Arrange unseasoned frozen fillets on a lightly greased air fryer basket, skin-side down. Air fry for 3 minutes or until just thawed. Proceed with recipe as directed.
