This air fryer summer salmon checks all the boxes. It’s quick, easy to make and loaded with healthy nutrients. The salmon is lightly seasoned and cooked to perfection in the air fryer. Crispy on the outside with a moist flaky center, this salmon is so good you could eat it on its own.
Preheat the air fryer to 400 degrees. Pat the salmon dry with a paper towel. Leave the skin on. Drizzle the salmon with olive oil. Then, dust it with salt and black pepper.
Spray the inside of the air fryer with non-stick cooking spray. Add the seasoned salmon to the air fryer (skin side down, option to butterfly the fillets but this step is optional) and cook for 11-12 minutes at 400 degrees. This will give you a medium well temperature on the salmon.
If do you butterfly the fillets, you will only need to air fry the fillets for 10-11 minutes. Cooking time will also vary based on the thickness of your fish.
Make the Dressing
Combine olive oil, white wine vinegar, honey, Dijon, garlic, salt and black pepper in a small mixing bowl. Whisk until well combined. Set aside.
Make the Salad
Combine diced English cucumber, grilled corn kernels, diced avocado, diced sweet onion, salt and black pepper for this recipe. Be sure to carefully remove the corn kernel from the cob. Option to use canned corn instead. If you opt for canned corn, be sure it’s well drained before adding it in the recipe.
Assemble the Dish
Lightly dress the salad with the homemade dressing. You can use as much or as little dressing as you desire. Remove the hot salmon from the air fryer. Top it with some of the dressed salad, serve and enjoy.