Description
A quick and easy air fryer salmon recipe that delivers a perfectly crisp exterior with tender, flaky fish inside. This healthy and flavorful dish is ideal for a nutritious weeknight meal, combining simple seasonings like garlic powder and paprika with the fresh brightness of lemon juice.
Ingredients
Salmon
- 4 salmon fillets
Seasoning & Oil
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
Instructions
- Preheat the air fryer: Set your air fryer to 200°C (400°F) and allow it to heat up while you prepare the salmon to ensure even cooking.
- Prepare the salmon: Pat the salmon fillets dry with paper towels to remove excess moisture, then rub each fillet evenly with olive oil to help the seasonings adhere and promote crispiness.
- Season: Sprinkle garlic powder, paprika, salt, and black pepper over each fillet, ensuring an even coating for balanced flavor throughout.
- Cook the salmon: Place the fillets skin-side down in the air fryer basket, making sure not to overcrowd them to allow hot air to circulate freely. Cook for 8–10 minutes depending on the thickness of your fillets, checking doneness by the fish flaking easily with a fork.
- Finish and serve: Once cooked, carefully remove the salmon from the air fryer and drizzle with fresh lemon juice to brighten the dish before serving.
Notes
- Do not overcrowd the air fryer basket to ensure even cooking and a crisp exterior.
- Cooking time may vary based on the thickness of your salmon fillets; thicker pieces may require a minute or two longer.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Air Frying
- Cuisine: American
