Description
Perfectly cooked salmon filets with a crispy exterior and tender, flaky interior, made effortlessly in your air fryer.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 salmon filets, skin on
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Lemon wedges for serving
- Fresh parsley for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your air fryer to 400°F (200°C).
- Pat the salmon filets dry with paper towels and place them in a bowl.
- Drizzle the olive oil over the salmon filets and season with garlic powder, paprika, salt, and pepper. Toss to coat evenly.
- Place the seasoned salmon filets in the air fryer basket, skin side down, ensuring they are not overcrowded.
- Cook the salmon filets in the air fryer for 7-10 minutes, depending on the thickness. The salmon should be opaque and flake easily with a fork.
- Once done, remove the salmon from the air fryer and let it rest for a couple of minutes.
- Serve with lemon wedges and garnish with fresh parsley if desired.
Notes
- For best results, choose salmon filets of uniform thickness.
- Cooking time may vary based on the air fryer model and salmon thickness.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 salmon filet
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 0
- Sodium: 60
- Fat: 15
- Saturated Fat: 3
- Carbohydrates: 0
- Fiber: 0
- Protein: 25
- Cholesterol: 70
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