How Long to Cook Stuffed Salmon in Air Fryer
Stuffed salmon is an impressive dish that cooks beautifully in the air fryer. Whether crab stuffed, spinach stuffed, or cream cheese stuffed - fresh or frozen - here are your cooking times.
Quick Answer
How long does stuffed salmon take in the air fryer?
Fresh stuffed salmon takes 12-14 minutes at 375°F (190°C). Frozen stuffed salmon takes 18-22 minutes at 360°F. Check stuffing reaches safe temp.
Cook Time
12-14 min
Temperature
375°F (190°C)
Popular Stuffed Salmon Varieties
- Crab stuffed: 12-14 min at 375°F (check crab reaches 165°F)
- Spinach & cream cheese: 12-14 min at 375°F
- Shrimp stuffed: 12-15 min at 375°F (check shrimp reaches 145°F)
- Asparagus stuffed: 10-12 min at 375°F - see our salmon with asparagus guide
Frozen Stuffed Salmon Cooking Times
Store-bought frozen stuffed salmon cooks directly from frozen in the air fryer. No thawing required!
- Frozen crab stuffed salmon: 18-22 minutes at 360°F
- Frozen spinach stuffed salmon: 18-20 minutes at 360°F
- Frozen seafood stuffed salmon: 20-24 minutes at 350°F
- Costco/store-bought stuffed salmon: 18-22 minutes at 360°F
Important: Always check internal temperatures with a meat thermometer. See our temperature guide for details.
Air Fryer Oven vs Basket for Stuffed Salmon
Air fryer ovens work great for stuffed salmon and give you more room for larger portions. Add 2-3 minutes to cooking times when using an air fryer oven due to the larger cooking chamber.
Brand-Specific Settings
Why Stuffed Takes Longer
The filling adds mass and insulation, meaning heat takes longer to penetrate to the center. This is similar to cooking thick salmon fillets. Always check both the salmon (145°F) and the stuffing (165°F for dairy/seafood fillings) reach safe temperatures.
Cooking Times
Cooking Times by Temperature
| Temperature | Celsius | Cook Time | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 350°F | 177°C | 14-16 min | Thicker stuffed salmon |
| 375°F | 190°C | 12-14 min | Recommended |
| 380°F | 193°C | 10-12 min | Thinner stuffed |
Expert Tips
- 1Stuffed salmon takes 2-4 minutes longer than plain fillets.
- 2Secure stuffing with toothpicks if needed.
- 3Check that stuffing reaches 165°F if it contains dairy/seafood.
- 4Don't overstuff - it affects cooking time.
- 5Let rest 3-4 minutes before serving for best texture.
- 6Frozen stuffed salmon needs 50% more cooking time.
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