Description
This air fryer salmon recipe results in perfectly crispy skin and tender, flaky fish. It’s a quick and easy way to enjoy a healthy meal that’s packed with flavor.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 salmon fillets (6 oz each)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Lemon wedges for serving
Instructions
- Preheat your air fryer to 400°F (200°C).
- In a small bowl, mix together olive oil, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and pepper.
- Pat the salmon fillets dry with a paper towel and brush the olive oil mixture over the fillets on both sides.
- Place the salmon fillets in the air fryer basket skin-side down, ensuring they are not touching.
- Cook for 8-10 minutes, depending on the thickness of your fillets, until the salmon is cooked through and flakes easily with a fork.
- Remove from the air fryer and serve immediately with lemon wedges.
Notes
- For extra flavor, marinate the salmon in the olive oil mixture for 30 minutes before cooking.
- Cooking time may vary based on the thickness of the salmon fillets. Adjust accordingly.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 salmon fillet
- Calories: 367
- Sodium: 75
- Fat: 24
- Carbohydrates: 0
- Protein: 34
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