Description
Achieve restaurant-quality results at home with this simple air fryer salmon recipe. By using rapid convection heat, you can lock in natural moisture while creating a beautifully golden-brown, crispy exterior. This method is faster than conventional baking and guarantees tender, flaky fillets every time. Perfect for a quick, healthy weeknight dinner, this recipe requires minimal cleanup and uses simple pantry seasonings to elevate the natural flavor of the fresh salmon.
Ingredients
2 salmon fillets (center-cut)
1 tbsp olive oil
1 tsp garlic powder
1/2 tsp paprika
1/2 tsp sea salt
1/4 tsp black pepper
Instructions
Pat the salmon fillets completely dry using paper towels to ensure a crispy texture.
Combine olive oil, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and pepper in a small bowl.
Brush the seasoning mixture evenly over both sides of the salmon fillets.
Preheat the air fryer to 400°F (200°C) for three minutes.
Place the salmon fillets skin-side down in the air fryer basket in a single layer.
Cook for 8 to 10 minutes until the internal temperature reaches 145°F (63°C).
Remove from the air fryer and serve immediately.
Notes
Always pat the fish dry before seasoning to avoid steaming. Do not overcrowd the air fryer basket to ensure even heat circulation. Use avocado oil as a high-heat alternative to olive oil.
- Prep Time: 5
- Cook Time: 10
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Air Frying
- Cuisine: Healthy American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 fillet
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Carbohydrates: 1g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 95mg