Description
This Easy Air Fryer Salmon recipe delivers perfectly cooked, flavorful salmon fillets with a simple seasoning blend. Ready in under 15 minutes, it’s an ideal healthy weeknight dinner that pairs beautifully with lemon wedges and tartar sauce.
Ingredients
Scale
Salmon and Seasoning
- 4 (6-ounce) salmon fillets
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon paprika
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
To Serve
- Lemon wedges, for serving
- Tartar sauce, for serving
Instructions
- Preheat the Air Fryer: Preheat your air fryer to 400°F (200°C) for about 3 minutes to ensure it reaches the perfect temperature for cooking salmon evenly.
- Dry the Salmon: Pat the salmon fillets dry thoroughly with paper towels; this helps the oil and seasoning adhere better and promotes a crispy texture.
- Oil the Fillets: Rub each fillet evenly with olive oil, coating the surface to enhance moisture and flavor during cooking.
- Prepare Seasoning Mix: In a small bowl, combine garlic powder, paprika, salt, and black pepper to create a balanced seasoning blend for the salmon.
- Season the Salmon: Sprinkle the seasoning mix evenly over each salmon fillet to infuse flavor throughout the cooking process.
- Arrange in Air Fryer: Place the salmon fillets skin-side down in the air fryer basket, making sure they do not touch to allow hot air circulation for even cooking.
- Cook the Salmon: Air fry the salmon for 7 to 10 minutes depending on the thickness of the fillets, or until the salmon flakes easily with a fork, indicating it is fully cooked.
- Serve: Immediately serve the salmon hot, accompanied by lemon wedges and tartar sauce for added zest and creaminess.
Notes
- Cooking time may vary slightly based on the thickness of salmon fillets and individual air fryer models.
- For extra crispiness, you can increase cooking time by 1-2 minutes but watch closely to prevent overcooking.
- Feel free to substitute the seasoning with your favorite herbs and spices.
- Always ensure salmon is cooked to an internal temperature of 145°F (63°C) for safety.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Air Frying
- Cuisine: American
