Overcooked air-fried salmon, like most overdone meat, is flavorless and dry. That's why it’s important to nail the correct cooking time for your fish dinner.

In a Business Insider article, Chef Meredith Laurence said, “My rule of thumb is for every inch that the salmon is thick, you cook it for 10 minutes at 400 degrees.”

She added, “So if it's thicker than an inch, you're going to go up 12 minutes, and if it's thinner than an inch, you're going to go for about eight minutes.”

Laurence also says the higher the temperature the better, so you can set your air fryer to 425 degrees and check your salmon at around eight minutes.

However, it's important to consult your air fryer manual for the best cooking times. The optimal times and temperatures can depend on the wattage and size of your appliance.

For instance, larger toaster oven-style air fryers should be set to a higher temperature and need about five to 10 minutes longer to cook salmon.

If you add vegetables like asparagus or baby potatoes to your basket alongside the salmon, you'll likely have to increase your cooking time since there's more food to cook.