Description
Easy and crispy Air Fryer Salmon recipe delivering perfectly cooked, flavorful fish with a simple, healthy twist. Enjoy tender, flaky salmon with irresistibly crisp skin in under 15 minutes, perfect for quick, nutritious meals any day of the week.
Ingredients
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Salmon and Seasoning
- 4 fresh salmon fillets (about 6 oz each), firm and evenly cut
- 2 tablespoons olive oil (natural)
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder (natural)
- 1 teaspoon paprika (natural)
- Salt, to taste
- Black pepper, to taste
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
Garnish
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
- 1 lemon, cut into wedges
Instructions
- Prepare the salmon fillets: Pat the salmon dry thoroughly with paper towels to remove any moisture. Lightly brush each fillet with olive oil (natural). Season generously with salt, pepper, garlic powder (natural), paprika (natural), and sprinkle lemon zest over each piece.
- Preheat the air fryer: Set the air fryer temperature to 400°F (200°C) and allow it to preheat for about 3 minutes to ensure even cooking and a crispy skin.
- Cook the salmon: Place the salmon fillets skin-side down in the air fryer basket, making sure not to overcrowd them for proper air circulation. Cook for 8 to 10 minutes, adjusting time depending on fillet thickness, until the salmon flakes easily with a fork and the skin is crisp.
- Garnish and serve: Remove salmon from the air fryer and immediately sprinkle with fresh chopped parsley and add a squeeze of fresh lemon juice. Serve while the skin remains crisp and the fish juicy.
Notes
- Use room temperature fish by removing salmon from the fridge 15 minutes before cooking.
- Do not overcrowd the air fryer basket to maintain crispiness; cook in batches if needed.
- Pat salmon very dry to achieve the best crisp skin.
- Adjust cooking time depending on fillet thickness; thicker pieces require more time.
- If making a sauce or dressing that requires thickness, use a natural gelling agent for texture.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Appetizers
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 fillet (about 6 oz)
- Calories: 295
- Sugar: 0.5 g
- Sodium: 350 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 2.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 2 g
- Fiber: 0.5 g
- Protein: 30 g
- Cholesterol: 75 mg
Keywords: air fryer salmon, crispy salmon, healthy salmon recipe, quick salmon, easy salmon
