Description
Deliciously crispy air fryer salmon that is quick to prepare and packed with flavor.
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 a paper towel to remove excess moisture.
- Mix the olive oil with garlic powder, paprika, salt, black pepper, onion powder, and cayenne pepper (if using).
- Rub this mixture evenly over both salmon fillets.
- Drizzle with lemon juice.
- Preheat your air fryer to 375°F (190°C) for about 3 minutes.
- Place the salmon fillets skin-side down in the air fryer basket.
- Air fry for 8-10 minutes, checking for flakiness.
- Garnish with fresh parsley and serve with lemon wedges.
Notes
Ensure salmon is at room temperature before cooking for even results. Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Air Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 1g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 34g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
Keywords: air fryer, salmon, quick meal, healthy dinner, easy recipe