Smoked Salmon in Air Fryer
Smoked salmon is already cooked and cured, so air frying is about gently warming or crisping. Here's how to handle different types of smoked salmon.
Quick Answer
Can you put smoked salmon in the air fryer?
Yes, but gently. Smoked salmon is pre-cooked. Warm at 275°F for 3-5 minutes. For crispy edges on hot-smoked salmon, use 375°F for 2-3 minutes.
Cook Time
2-5 min
Temperature
275-375°F
Cold Smoked vs Hot Smoked
Cold smoked salmon (like lox) is silky, raw-textured, and often served cold. If warming, use very low heat briefly - similar to our reheating guide.
Hot smoked salmon has a flaky, cooked texture. It can be warmed or even slightly crisped in the air fryer for a crispy texture.
Best Uses
- Warming for pasta dishes
- Crisping edges for salad topping - try with salmon bites
- Gently heating for scrambled eggs
- Creating crispy smoked salmon bits
Best Salmon for Smoking
Cooking Times
Cooking Times by Temperature
| Temperature | Celsius | Cook Time | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 275°F | 135°C | 3-5 min | Gentle warming |
| 325°F | 163°C | 2-4 min | Quick heat |
| 375°F | 190°C | 2-3 min | Crisping edges |
Expert Tips
- 1Smoked salmon is already cooked - just warming it.
- 2Cold smoked salmon: Warm gently or serve cold.
- 3Hot smoked salmon: Can crisp slightly at higher temps.
- 4Watch carefully - it can dry out quickly.
- 5Best served slightly warm, not hot.
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