Air Fryer Roasted Salmon Head

Hey there! This salmon scraps combo features fish heads and bones, along with minced fish meat – today we’re using the rich, fatty fish heads, which make for a truly delicious dish. A delicious Air Fryer Roasted Salmon Head recipe.

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Prep
18m
Cook
30m
Total
48m
Servings
2
Difficulty
Easy
Spice
1/5
Cuisine
Chinese

IngredientsWhat you'll need for Air Fryer Roasted Salmon Head

Ingredient Amount
salmon head 1 (about 350g)
black pepper a pinch
salt a pinch
scallion 1 stalk
lemon lemon juice
garlic half a head
  • salmon head1 (about 350g)
  • black peppera pinch
  • salta pinch
  • scallion1 stalk
  • lemonlemon juice
  • garlichalf a head

Cooking StepsHow to cook Air Fryer Roasted Salmon Head step by step

  1. Air Fryer Roasted Salmon Head
    Step 1

    Line the air fryer basket with parchment paper (optional). Wash the fresh salmon head, pat it dry, and place it face-down inside. Stare at it for five seconds to petrify it — that way it won’t move around.

  2. Air Fryer Roasted Salmon Head
    Step 2

    Air fry at 180°C for about 12 minutes. Flip it over, sprinkle black pepper and salt on the scored side, then air fry for another 12 minutes.

  3. Air Fryer Roasted Salmon Head
    Step 3

    Scatter scallions and garlic on top, then air fry for 2 more minutes.

  4. Air Fryer Roasted Salmon Head
    Step 4

    Dig in! The bones turn crispy, the flesh is tender and silky, and if you bite into the eye — it bursts with juicy goodness.

Air Fryer Roasted Salmon Head

Hey there! This salmon scraps combo features fish heads and bones, along with minced fish meat – today we’re using the rich, fatty fish heads, which make for a truly delicious dish. A delicious Air Fryer Roasted Salmon Head recipe.

Ingredients

  • 1 (about 350g) salmon head
  • a pinch black pepper
  • a pinch salt
  • 1 stalk scallion
  • lemon juice lemon
  • half a head garlic

Instructions

  1. Line the air fryer basket with parchment paper (optional). Wash the fresh salmon head, pat it dry, and place it face-down inside. Stare at it for five seconds to petrify it — that way it won’t move around.

  2. Air fry at 180°C for about 12 minutes. Flip it over, sprinkle black pepper and salt on the scored side, then air fry for another 12 minutes.

  3. Scatter scallions and garlic on top, then air fry for 2 more minutes.

  4. Dig in! The bones turn crispy, the flesh is tender and silky, and if you bite into the eye — it bursts with juicy goodness.

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