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Air Fryer Salmon Fillets: Time & Temperature
390°F (200°C)temperature
8–10 mincook time
145°Finternal temp
How to do it
- Preheat the air fryer to 390°F (200°C) for 3 minutes.
- Arrange in a single layer with space between pieces — air needs to reach every side.
- Cook for 8–10 minutes.
- Shake the basket once or twice for even cooking.
- Skin-side down, no flipping needed.
Doneness: cook to an internal temperature of 145°F (63°C), measured at the thickest part with an instant-read thermometer. See all USDA safe minimum temperatures.
Pro tip: For medium (slightly translucent center) pull at 125–130°F; USDA-safe is 145°F.
Gear that makes this easier
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- Instant-read meat thermometer — The only reliable way to know meat is safely done — every chart on this site assumes you check internal temperature.
- Air fryer parchment liners — Keeps sticky foods (wings, cookies, cinnamon rolls) from welding to the basket and makes cleanup a 10-second job.
- Oil sprayer / mister — A fine, even mist crisps breaded food without soaking it. Bottled sprays with propellant can damage nonstick coating.
- Silicone-tipped tongs — Flip food without scratching the basket's nonstick surface.