Description
This easy air fryer salmon recipe delivers perfectly cooked salmon with a crisp exterior and tender interior. Ideal for quick weeknight dinners.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 salmon fillets (6 oz each)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Lemon wedges for serving
Instructions
- Preheat the air fryer to 400°F (200°C).
- Pat the salmon fillets dry with paper towels.
- Brush both sides of the fillets with olive oil.
- Season the fillets with garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, salt, and pepper.
- Place the salmon fillets in the air fryer basket, skin-side down.
- Cook for 8-10 minutes, or until the salmon flakes easily with a fork.
- Remove the salmon from the air fryer and let it rest for a few minutes.
- Serve with lemon wedges.
Notes
- For a spicy kick, add cayenne pepper to the seasoning.
- Serve with a side of steamed vegetables or quinoa for a complete meal.
- Adjust cooking time based on the thickness of the fillets.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Air Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 salmon fillet
- Calories: 367
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 75mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 0g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 39g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
Keywords: easy air fryer salmon recipe