Air Fryer Salmon
A quick and delicious way to prepare salmon using an air fryer, ensuring a perfectly cooked, tender, and flaky meal infused with vibrant spices and zesty lemon.
Ingredients
Main ingredients
- 2 pieces salmon fillets (6 oz each) Use fresh salmon for best results.
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon paprika
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional for spice) Add if you like heat.
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- to taste Fresh parsley (for garnish)
- as needed Lemon wedges (for serving)
Instructions
Preparation
- Pat the salmon fillets dry with a paper towel.
- In a small mixing bowl, combine olive oil, garlic powder, paprika, salt, black pepper, onion powder, and cayenne pepper. Mix well until combined.
- Rub the seasoning mixture generously over both sides of each salmon fillet.
- Drizzle fresh lemon juice over the fillets.
Cooking
- Preheat the air fryer to 375°F (190°C) for approximately 3 minutes.
- Place the salmon fillets skin-side down in the air fryer basket.
- Air fry the salmon for 8-10 minutes, until it flakes easily with a fork and is opaque in color.
- Remove the salmon from the air fryer and garnish with chopped fresh parsley.
- Serve with lemon wedges on the side.
Notes
For leftovers, store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days or freeze for up to 3 months. Check the internal temperature of the salmon, which should be 145°F (63°C) when cooked properly. Adjust spices to personal taste.