Description
Quick and delicious air fryer salmon that is juicy, flaky, and easy to prepare.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 salmon filets (6oz each, skin or no skin is fine)
- 1 tablespoon butter (melted)
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika (regular or smoked)
- 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt (or any coarse salt)
- Lemon slices
- Fresh dill or parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Brush tops of salmon filets with melted butter.
- Mix together paprika, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Generously sprinkle the mixture over the top of the filets.
- Add foil to the bottom of the air fryer basket and spritz with a little cooking spray. Preheat at 390°F for 5 minutes.
- Place salmon, skin side down on foil. Set the air fryer to “air fry” setting at 390°F for 10 minutes.
- Check for doneness. Internal temp should be 145°F and fish will easily flake with a fork.
- Serve and enjoy with fresh lemon!
Notes
Don’t overcrowd the basket; experiment with spices for added flavor.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Air Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 filet
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 1g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 34g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: air fryer salmon, healthy salmon recipe, quick dinner