Description
A quick and easy air fryer salmon recipe that delivers crispy skin and tender, flaky fish.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 salmon fillets (6 oz each)
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp paprika
- 1 lemon (sliced)
Instructions
- Preheat air fryer to 400°F for 3 minutes.
- Pat salmon dry with paper towels.
- Rub fillets with olive oil.
- Sprinkle salt, pepper, garlic powder, and paprika evenly on both sides.
- Place salmon in air fryer basket skin-side down.
- Cook for 8-10 minutes until internal temperature reaches 145°F.
- Garnish with lemon slices before serving.
Notes
- For crispier skin, pat salmon dry thoroughly.
- Adjust cook time based on fillet thickness.
- Check doneness with a meat thermometer.
- Prep Time: 5 mins
- Cook Time: 10 mins
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Air Fryer
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 fillet
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 590mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 2.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 1g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 34g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
Keywords: air fryer salmon, easy salmon recipe, healthy fish dinner