Here’s a quick, flavorful Air Fryer Salmon recipe — crispy on the outside, tender and flaky inside.
🐟 Air Fryer Salmon
Ingredients (Serves 2–4)
- 2–4 salmon fillets (skin-on or skinless, 6–8 oz each)
- 1–2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp paprika
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
- Optional: lemon wedges and fresh herbs (parsley, dill, or thyme)
Instructions
1️⃣ Prep the Salmon
- Pat salmon fillets dry with paper towels.
- Brush lightly with olive oil.
- Season with garlic powder, paprika, salt, and black pepper.
2️⃣ Preheat the Air Fryer
- Preheat air fryer to 400°F (200°C) for 3–5 minutes.
3️⃣ Cook the Salmon
- Place salmon fillets in the air fryer basket, skin-side down if applicable.
- Cook 7–10 minutes, depending on thickness, until salmon flakes easily with a fork and reaches 145°F (63°C) internally.
- No need to flip unless using very thick fillets.
4️⃣ Serve
- Squeeze fresh lemon over the top.
- Garnish with fresh herbs if desired.
- Pair with roasted vegetables, rice, or a fresh salad.
💡 Tips
- Don’t overcrowd the basket; cook in batches if necessary.
- For extra crisp skin, brush lightly with oil and cook skin-side down.
- You can brush a glaze (honey mustard, teriyaki, or garlic butter) over salmon in the last 2 minutes for extra flavor.
- Leftovers can be stored in the fridge for 2–3 days and are great in salads or sandwiches.
If you want, I can also give you:
- 🍋 Lemon garlic butter air fryer salmon
- 🌶️ Spicy Cajun air fryer salmon
- 🥗 Air fryer salmon with a honey soy glaze
Which one would you like?
