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Easy Air Fryer Salmon Recipe

Easy Air Fryer Salmon Recipe

Perfectly cooked salmon fillets with a crispy exterior and tender, flaky interior made effortlessly in the air fryer.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Air Fryer Recipes
Cuisine: American
Calories: 320
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 4 fillets salmon fillets 6 ounces each, skin-on or skinless
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper freshly ground
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice fresh
  • 1 tablespoon fresh parsley chopped, for garnish

Method
 

  1. Preheat your air fryer to 400 degrees Fahrenheit for 3-5 minutes.
  2. Pat the salmon fillets dry with paper towels. Brush both sides of each fillet with olive oil.
  3. In a small bowl, mix together garlic powder, paprika, salt, and black pepper. Sprinkle the seasoning mixture evenly over both sides of the salmon fillets.
  4. Place the salmon fillets in the air fryer basket in a single layer, skin-side down if using skin-on salmon. Make sure they are not overlapping.
  5. Air fry at 400 degrees Fahrenheit for 8-10 minutes, depending on thickness. The salmon is done when it flakes easily with a fork and reaches an internal temperature of 145 degrees Fahrenheit.
  6. Remove the salmon from the air fryer and let it rest for 2 minutes. Drizzle with fresh lemon juice and garnish with chopped parsley before serving.

Nutrition

Calories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 2gProtein: 34gFat: 19gSodium: 380mg

Notes

For best results, choose salmon fillets that are similar in size and thickness to ensure even cooking. Do not overcrowd the air fryer basket - cook in batches if needed. The cooking time may vary depending on the thickness of your fillets; thinner fillets may only need 7-8 minutes while thicker ones may need up to 12 minutes.

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