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. Choose your seasoning blend, coat the salmon, and air fry until golden brown. Serve with warm butter and lemon or lime wedges for a flavorful finish.
Ingredients to Air Fry
- 4 Wild Alaska Salmon 6 ounce fillets
- 2 tsp avocado oil
- Choose your Salmon Seasoning Blend
- 2 Tbsp melted butter
- Lemon or Lime wedges

Greek Rub
- 1 1/2 tsp dried oregano
- 1/2 tsp dried basil
- 1/2 tsp onion powder
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp kosher salt
- 1/2 tsp freshly ground pepper
Turmeric Ginger Rub
- 2 tsp brown sugar
- 3/4 tsp smoked paprika
- 1/2 tsp onion powder
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp ground dry mustard
- 1/4 tsp chipotle chili powder
- 1 tsp kosher salt
- 1/2 tsp freshly ground pepper
Sweet and Smokey BBQ Rub
- 1 tsp ground turmeric
- 1/2 tsp freshly ground black pepper
- 3/4 tsp ground ginger
- 1/2 tsp ground coriander
- 1/2 tsp chili powder 1/4 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp kosher salt
Directions
- Step 1: Pick your Seasoning Blend
- Combine all ingredients of your chosen seasoning blend in a bowl
- Step 2: Prep Seasonings and Air Fry Salmon
- Preheat air fryer to 400F.
- Pat thawed Salmon dry with paper towels. Brush oil all over salmon. Mix together desired seasonings blend and generously sprinkle onto all sides of the Salmon.
- 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.)
- Step 3: 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.
- Step 4: Serve
- Brush with warm butter and serve with lemon or lime wedges.
