Description
Enjoy perfectly cooked air fryer salmon in under 10 minutes, a quick and healthy meal packed with omega-3 fatty acids.
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
- Preheat your air fryer to 375°F for 3 minutes.
- Pat the salmon fillets dry with paper towels to ensure a crispy texture.
- In a small bowl, mix the garlic powder, paprika, salt, pepper, onion powder, and optional cayenne pepper.
- Brush the salmon fillets with olive oil and then rub the spice mixture evenly over the top of the fish.
- Place the salmon skin-side down in the air fryer basket.
- Air fry for 10 minutes or until the salmon is flaky and opaque throughout.
- Remove carefully, squeeze fresh lemon juice over the top, and garnish with parsley before serving.
Notes
For best results, dry salmon fillets before seasoning. Feel free to customize spices or try marinating for added flavor.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Air Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 1g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 26g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: air fryer, salmon, healthy dinner, quick meal, seafood