Easy Crispy Air Fryer Salmon
Delicious and healthy air fryer salmon, crispy on the outside and tender on the inside, perfect for a busy weeknight dinner.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Air Frying
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Pescatarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 salmon fillets
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Lemon slices (for serving)
- Optional: fresh herbs (like parsley or dill)
Instructions
- Preheat your air fryer to 400°F (200°C).
- Mix the olive oil, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and pepper in a small bowl.
- Brush the salmon fillets with the mixture.
- Place the salmon in the air fryer basket in a single layer.
- Cook for 8-12 minutes, or until the salmon is cooked through and flakes easily with a fork.
- Serve with lemon slices and your choice of sides.
Notes
Make sure not to overcrowd the air fryer basket. Adjust the seasoning to your taste.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 fillet
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 1g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 34g
- Cholesterol: 70mg