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Air Fryer Salmon

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This Air Fryer Salmon recipe delivers perfectly crispy-on-the-outside, tender-on-the-inside fillets in under 15 minutes. It’s a quick, healthy meal with gourmet flavor and minimal cleanup.

  • Author: Ella
  • Prep Time: 5 minutes
  • Cook Time: 10 minutes
  • Total Time: 15 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings
  • Category: Main Dish
  • Method: Air Frying
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Low Calorie

Ingredients

  • 4 salmon fillets (6–8 oz each), skin-on or skinless
  • 1 tbsp olive oil or melted butter
  • 1/2 tsp garlic powder
  • 1/2 tsp paprika
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper
  • 1 tsp lemon zest or lemon wedges (for serving)
  • 1 tbsp chopped fresh herbs (parsley, dill, or chives)

Instructions

  1. Pat salmon fillets dry and brush with olive oil or melted butter.
  2. Sprinkle garlic powder, paprika, salt, and black pepper evenly over the fillets.
  3. Preheat the air fryer to 400°F (200°C) for 3 minutes.
  4. Place salmon fillets in a single layer in the air fryer basket, skin-side down if using skin-on.
  5. Cook for 8–10 minutes (or up to 12 minutes for thicker fillets) until salmon reaches 145°F (63°C) and flakes easily.
  6. Remove fillets from air fryer, zest lemon over top or squeeze lemon juice if using wedges.
  7. Garnish with chopped fresh herbs and serve immediately.

Notes

  • Use an instant-read thermometer to ensure perfect doneness.
  • Avoid overcrowding the air fryer basket for even cooking.
  • Patting the salmon dry ensures a crispier exterior.
  • Experiment with glazes or marinades for flavor variations.
  • Reheat gently to maintain moisture—avoid high heat or microwaving too long.

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