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Easy Air Fryer Salmon Recipe Quick Healthy Dinner

Air Fryer Salmon

This Air Fryer Salmon recipe offers a quick, healthy, and incredibly flavorful way to prepare perfect salmon fillets with a crispy exterior and tender interior. Ideal for busy weeknights, minimal cleanup, and customizable seasoning.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Resting Time 3 minutes
Total Time 22 minutes
Servings: 2 fillets
Course: dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 300
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Air Fryer Salmon Ingredients
  • 1-2 salmon fillets about 6-8 oz each, skin on or off, wild-caught preferred
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil or avocado oil
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika optional, but adds great flavor
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried dill optional
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • lemon wedges for serving
  • fresh parsley or dill for garnish, optional

Equipment

  • Air Fryer,
  • paper towels.
  • Small bowl

Method
 

  1. Pat the salmon fillets dry thoroughly with paper towels to ensure crispy skin.
  2. Preheat the air fryer to 380°F (195°C) for 3-5 minutes for best results (optional but recommended).
  3. Drizzle olive oil over both sides of the salmon fillets. In a small bowl, mix garlic powder, smoked paprika, dried dill, black pepper, and salt. Sprinkle the seasoning evenly over the salmon, pressing gently to adhere.
  4. Place the salmon fillets skin-side down (if applicable) in a single layer in the air fryer basket. Do not overcrowd.
  5. Cook at 380°F (195°C) for 8-12 minutes, depending on fillet thickness: 8 minutes for 1" thick, up to 14 minutes for 1.5" thick. The salmon is done when it flakes easily and reaches 145°F (63°C) internally.
  6. Remove the salmon carefully and let rest for 2-3 minutes to allow juices to redistribute.
  7. Squeeze fresh lemon juice over, garnish with fresh parsley or dill if desired, and serve immediately.

Nutrition

Calories: 300kcalProtein: 34gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 300mgPotassium: 850mgVitamin A: 200IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Feel free to customize the seasoning to your liking or try marinades for extra flavor. Experiment with different air fryer cooking times based on fillet thickness and your specific appliance.
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