Description
Enjoy crispy, tender Air Fryer Salmon ready in under 15 minutes! Perfect for busy weeknights—try this simple recipe today!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 salmon fillets (6 oz each)
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- ½ tsp paprika
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
- ½ tsp onion powder
- ¼ tsp cayenne pepper (optional)
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- Fresh parsley (for garnish)
- Lemon wedges (for serving)
Instructions
- Pat the salmon fillets dry with paper towels to remove excess moisture.
- In a mixing bowl, combine olive oil, garlic powder, paprika, salt, black pepper, onion powder, and cayenne pepper.
- Rub the seasoning mixture evenly over the salmon fillets and drizzle with lemon juice.
- Preheat your air fryer to 375°F (190°C) for about 3 minutes.
- Place the seasoned salmon skin-side down in the air fryer basket and cook for 8-10 minutes until flaky and cooked through.
- Garnish with fresh parsley and serve with lemon wedges alongside your choice of sides.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Seafood
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 fillet
- Calories: 367
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 490mg
- Fat: 23g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 19g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 0g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 39g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
Keywords: Patting the salmon dry helps achieve a crispy texture. Experiment with different herbs or spices to customize flavors. Avoid overcrowding the air fryer for even cooking.