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Air Fryer Salmon

Savory Air Fryer Salmon: Quick, Crispy, and Totally Delicious

Discover a quick and delicious Air Fryer Salmon recipe that is crispy on the outside and tender on the inside, perfect for those looking for healthy meals.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 2 fillets
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Salmon
  • 2 fillets Salmon Fillets Fresh or frozen
  • 1 tablespoon Olive Oil Substitute with avocado oil if desired
  • 1 teaspoon Garlic Powder Can interchange with fresh minced garlic
  • 1 teaspoon Paprika Consider smoked paprika for extra kick
  • 1 teaspoon Salt Sea salt or kosher salt recommended
  • 1 teaspoon Black Pepper Freshly ground preferred
  • 1 teaspoon Onion Powder Fresh onion is an alternative
  • 1/4 teaspoon Cayenne Pepper Optional
  • 1 tablespoon Lemon Juice Fresh-squeezed is best
For Garnish
  • 1/4 cup Fresh Parsley Chopped
  • 2 wedges Lemon Wedges For serving

Equipment

  • Air Fryer

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions for Air Fryer Salmon
  1. Pat the salmon fillets dry with paper towels to remove excess moisture.
  2. Combine olive oil, garlic powder, paprika, salt, black pepper, onion powder, and cayenne in a bowl. Rub this mixture over both sides of the salmon.
  3. Drizzle fresh lemon juice over the top of the fillets and let it soak in for a few minutes.
  4. Preheat the air fryer to 375°F (190°C) for about 3 minutes.
  5. Place the salmon fillets skin-side down in the air fryer and cook for 8-10 minutes, until golden brown and flaky.
  6. Garnish with freshly chopped parsley and serve immediately with lemon wedges.

Nutrition

Serving: 1filletCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 1gProtein: 34gFat: 22gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 6gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 75mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 800mgVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 1mgIron: 4mg

Notes

Experiment with different spices like Cajun or teriyaki for flavor variations. For best results, do not skip preheating the air fryer and watch cooking time closely.

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