Description
A game-changing guide to cooking salmon in an air fryer that ensures flaky, crisp-edged perfection in under 20 minutes.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 salmon fillets
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)
- Juice of 1 lemon
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Pat the salmon fillets dry with a paper towel to remove excess moisture.
- In a small bowl, mix olive oil, garlic powder, paprika, salt, black pepper, onion powder, and cayenne pepper (if using). Rub the seasoning mixture evenly over the salmon fillets. Drizzle with lemon juice.
- Set the air fryer to 375°F (190°C) and preheat for 3 minutes.
- Place the salmon fillets skin-side down in the air fryer basket. Air fry for 8–10 minutes, depending on thickness, until the salmon is flaky and cooked through.
- Let the salmon rest for 2 minutes, garnish with fresh parsley, and serve with lemon wedges.
Notes
For a fun side, try pairing your salmon with crispy air-fried pickles. Adjust the seasoning as desired for mild or spicy variations.
- Prep Time: 8 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Air Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 fillet
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 0g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg