Description
This quick and easy air fryer salmon recipe results in perfectly crispy skin and tender, flaky fish in just 15 minutes. Ideal for a busy weeknight dinner!
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 salmon fillets, skin-on
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Lemon wedges, for serving
Instructions
- Preheat your air fryer to 400°F (200°C).
- Pat the salmon fillets dry with paper towels and place them on a plate.
- Drizzle olive oil over the salmon and season with garlic powder, paprika, salt, and pepper.
- Rub the seasoning evenly over the fillets, ensuring they are well coated.
- Place the salmon fillets in the air fryer basket, skin side down, ensuring they are not touching.
- Air fry for 10-12 minutes, depending on the thickness of the fillets, until the salmon is cooked through and the skin is crispy.
- Remove from the air fryer and serve immediately with lemon wedges.
Notes
- For extra flavor, marinate the salmon in lemon juice and herbs for 30 minutes before cooking.
- Cooking time may vary based on the air fryer model and the thickness of the salmon fillets.
- Make sure not to overcrowd the air fryer basket for even cooking.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 fillet
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 0
- Sodium: 120
- Fat: 14
- Saturated Fat: 3
- Unsaturated Fat: 11
- Carbohydrates: 0
- Fiber: 0
- Protein: 26
- Cholesterol: 70
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