Description
Crispy on the outside, tender and flaky on the inside this air fryer salmon is a quick, healthy, and flavorful meal ready in under 15 minutes.
Ingredients
4 salmon fillets (about 6 oz each)
1 tbsp olive oil
1 tsp garlic powder
1 tsp paprika
1/2 tsp salt
1/4 tsp black pepper
1/2 tsp lemon zest
1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
Optional: chopped parsley or dill for garnish
Instructions
1. Preheat the air fryer to 400°F (200°C) for 3 minutes.
2. Pat salmon fillets dry with paper towels.
3. Brush each fillet lightly with olive oil on both sides.
4. In a small bowl, combine garlic powder, paprika, salt, pepper, and lemon zest.
5. Sprinkle the seasoning mix evenly over the salmon.
6. Place fillets in the air fryer basket, skin side down, in a single layer.
7. Air fry for 7–9 minutes, depending on thickness, until salmon flakes easily with a fork.
8. Drizzle with fresh lemon juice and garnish with parsley or dill before serving.
Notes
Cook time may vary based on fillet thickness and air fryer model.
Avoid overcrowding the basket for even cooking.
Pair with roasted vegetables, rice, or a light salad for a complete meal.
Leftovers keep well in the fridge for up to 2 days — reheat gently in the air fryer or microwave.
- Prep Time: 5 mins
- Cook Time: 9 mins
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Air Fryer
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 fillet
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 360mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 1g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
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