Description
Enjoy crispy and tender Air Fryer Salmon ready in just 15 minutes! Try this flavorful recipe today for a healthy meal option.
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
- Pat the salmon fillets dry with paper towels.
- In a mixing bowl, combine olive oil, garlic powder, paprika, salt, black pepper, onion powder, and cayenne pepper if desired.
- Rub the seasoning mixture evenly over both sides of the salmon fillets and drizzle with lemon juice.
- Preheat your air fryer to 375°F (190°C) for about 3 minutes.
- Place the salmon fillets skin-side down in the air fryer basket and cook for 8-10 minutes until flaky and fully cooked.
- Garnish with fresh parsley and serve with lemon wedges alongside your choice of rice, steamed vegetables, or salad.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 fillet (170g)
- Calories: 367
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 585mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 0g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 39g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
Keywords: Use fresh salmon for the best flavor and texture. Feel free to customize seasonings according to your taste preferences. If cooking from frozen, increase cooking time by a few minutes.