Description
Air Fryer Salmon is a quick and healthy way to enjoy perfectly cooked salmon with a crisp exterior and tender, juicy center. With just a handful of pantry ingredients, this meal comes together in less than 15 minutes.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 salmon fillets (6 oz each, skin on or off)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- Lemon wedges and fresh herbs (like parsley or dill) for serving
Instructions
- Preheat Air Fryer: Preheat your air fryer to 400°F (200°C) for 3 minutes.
- Season the Salmon: Pat the salmon fillets dry with paper towels. Rub with olive oil and season evenly with garlic powder, paprika, salt, and pepper.
- Air Fry: Place the salmon fillets in the air fryer basket in a single layer. Air fry for 7–10 minutes, depending on thickness, or until the salmon is cooked through and flakes easily with a fork.
- Garnish and Serve: Serve with lemon wedges and sprinkle with fresh herbs. Enjoy immediately.
Notes
No need to flip the salmon unless your air fryer recommends it. For extra flavor, marinate the salmon in olive oil and lemon juice for 15 minutes before cooking. Serve with steamed veggies, rice, or salad.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Air Fryer
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 fillet
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 21g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 1g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 34g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
Keywords: air fryer salmon, quick salmon recipe, healthy fish dinner