To explore the effects of different drying methods on lipid oxidation and volatile flavor components of fishery products, the corresponding experimental groups were prepared by hot-air drying, cold-air drying and traditional natural drying using fresh Spanish mackerel (Scomberomorus niphonius) as raw material. The moisture content, pH value, lipid content, acid value (AV), peroxide value (POV), malondialdehyde (MDA), fatty acid composition and volatile flavor components of raw materials and different dried samples were measured. The results showed that the moisture content of dried samples prepared by three drying methods was about 30% with the pH value above 6. The AV, POV and the contents of MDA in the cold-air drying group were lower than the other groups (P