Description
This Air Fryer Salmon recipe delivers a quick, flavorful, and healthy meal with minimal ingredients. The air fryer ensures a juicy interior and crispy skin in under 15 minutes, making it perfect for busy weeknights. Simple pantry staples bring out the best natural flavors while maintaining a wholesome dish everyone will love.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
- 4 fresh salmon fillets, skin-on (approximately 6 oz each)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil (natural)
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder (natural)
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika (natural)
- Salt, to taste
- Black pepper, to taste
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
Instructions
- Prepare the Salmon: Pat the salmon fillets dry with paper towels to ensure the seasonings stick well and to promote a crispy exterior during cooking.
- Season the Fillets: Lightly brush the salmon on all sides with olive oil (natural). Evenly sprinkle garlic powder (natural), smoked paprika (natural), salt, and pepper on the fillets. Finish by squeezing fresh lemon juice over the seasoned fish for a bright flavor.
- Preheat Your Air Fryer: Set the air fryer to 400°F (200°C) and preheat for about 3 minutes to prepare for even cooking and to help the salmon develop a golden crust.
- Cook the Salmon: Place the seasoned fillets skin-side down in the air fryer basket without overcrowding. Cook for 7 to 10 minutes, depending on the fillet thickness, until salmon flakes easily with a fork but remains moist inside.
- Serve and Enjoy: Carefully remove the salmon from the air fryer and let it rest for one minute. Garnish with extra lemon wedges if desired and serve warm for the best taste experience.
Notes
- Use skin-on fillets for extra crispiness and moisture retention.
- Do not overcrowd the air fryer basket to allow hot air circulation.
- Check doneness a minute before the end to avoid overcooking.
- Pat salmon dry before seasoning to ensure a crisp finish.
- Adjust cooking time based on the thickness of the fillets.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 minutes
- Category: Appetizers
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 fillet (6 oz)
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 1g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: air fryer salmon, quick salmon recipe, healthy salmon, easy dinner, crispy salmon skin
