Easy Air Fryer Salmon Recipe

This easy air fryer salmon is flaky and juicy inside with crispy edges outside. Ready in about 15

minutes, it is a perfect easy healthy weeknight dinner.

Also try our Easy Air Fryer Chicken Breast Recipe and Crispy Air Fryer Chicken Thighs Recipe.

Prep Time: 5 minutes | Cook Time: 10 minutes | Total Time: 15 minutes | Servings: 4 | Calories: 280 per serving

Ingredients

  • 4 salmon fillets (about 170g each)
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp paprika
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper
  • 1 lemon cut into wedges
  • 1 tbsp fresh parsley chopped

Instructions

  1. Pat salmon dry, rub with olive oil and spices.
  2. Preheat air fryer to 200C / 400F for 3 minutes.
  3. Place fillets skin-side down in a single layer, cook 8 to 10 minutes until salmon flakes easily and inside is 63C / 145F.
  4. Rest 2 minutes, serve with lemon wedges and parsley.

FAQ

How long to cook salmon in the air fryer? 8 to 10 minutes at 400F.

Do I need to flip salmon? No, cook skin-side down.

How do I know it is done? It flakes easily and is 63C / 145F inside.

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