Description
This quick and easy Air Fryer Salmon recipe delivers juicy, flavorful fillets with a crispy exterior in under 15 minutes. Perfect for busy weeknights or healthy meal prep.
Ingredients
- 4 salmon fillets (6 oz each), skin-on or skinless
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- Lemon wedges, for serving (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your air fryer to 400°F (200°C) for 5 minutes.
- Pat the salmon fillets dry with paper towels.
- Rub each fillet with olive oil.
- In a small bowl, mix together salt, pepper, paprika, garlic powder, and onion powder.
- Sprinkle the seasoning evenly over the salmon fillets.
- Place the salmon fillets in the air fryer basket, skin-side down if using skin-on fillets.
- Cook for 7–9 minutes, depending on thickness, until the salmon is cooked through and flakes easily with a fork.
- Serve immediately with lemon wedges, if desired.
Notes
- Don’t overcrowd the air fryer basket; cook in batches if needed.
- Adjust seasoning to taste or add herbs for extra flavor.
- Use a meat thermometer to ensure the internal temperature reaches 145°F.
- Leftovers can be stored in the fridge for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 9 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Air Fryer
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 salmon fillet
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 17g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 1g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
