Description
A simple yet elegant recipe for air fryer salmon fillets, perfect for experienced cooks seeking a quick meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 salmon fillets (6 oz each)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 lemon, sliced
- Fresh parsley, for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat the air fryer to 400°F (200°C).
- Pat the salmon fillets dry with paper towels.
- In a small bowl, mix olive oil, garlic powder, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper.
- Brush the mixture evenly over the salmon fillets.
- Place the salmon fillets in the air fryer basket, skin side down.
- Arrange lemon slices on top of the fillets.
- Cook for 8-10 minutes, or until the salmon flakes easily with a fork.
- Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.
Notes
- Adjust cooking time based on thickness of fillets.
- Serve with steamed vegetables or a fresh salad.
- Experiment with different herbs and spices for flavor variations.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Air Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 fillet
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 0 g
- Sodium: 600 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 0 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 34 g
- Cholesterol: 78 mg
Keywords: air fryer salmon fillets