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Final dish of air fryer salmon with greens and lemon

Air Fryer Salmon

Emily
This air fryer salmon recipe is a quick and healthy way to enjoy perfectly crisp, flavorful salmon with minimal effort. Ready in under 15 minutes!
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Course Dinner
Cuisine American
Servings 4 fillets
Calories 370 kcal

Equipment

  • Air Fryer

Ingredients
  

For the Salmon

  • 4 fillets salmon fillets skin-on or skinless
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon paprika smoked or sweet
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper freshly ground
  • 1 medium lemon cut into wedges, for serving

Instructions
 

  • Preheat your air fryer to 400°F (200°C) for 3 minutes.
  • Pat the salmon fillets dry with a paper towel. Rub each fillet with olive oil.
  • In a small bowl, mix together garlic powder, paprika, salt, and black pepper. Sprinkle evenly over the salmon fillets.
  • Place the salmon fillets in the air fryer basket, skin-side down if using skin-on.
  • Air fry at 400°F (200°C) for 8–10 minutes, depending on the thickness of your fillets, or until the internal temperature reaches 145°F (63°C).
  • Remove carefully and serve hot with lemon wedges on the side.

Notes

Nutrition Information:
 • Calories: 370
 • Total Fat: 22g
 • Saturated Fat: 4g
 • Cholesterol: 90mg
 • Protein: 38g
 • Carbohydrates: 1g
 • Sugar: 0g
 • Fiber: 0g
 • Sodium: 380mg
Keyword Air Fryer Salmon