Description
Easy Air Fryer Salmon is a quick and delicious way to enjoy this nutritious fish. With its crispy skin and tender, flaky flesh, this recipe brings the flavors of a seaside restaurant right to your kitchen. Perfect for weeknight dinners or special occasions, you can prepare this dish in just minutes and savor every flavorful bite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 salmon fillets (6 oz each)
- 2 teaspoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice (freshly squeezed)
- 1 teaspoon dried dill
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your air fryer to 400°F (200°C).
- Pat the salmon fillets dry with paper towels.
- In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, dill, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and pepper. Brush this mixture over both sides of the salmon fillets.
- Place the seasoned salmon in the air fryer basket in a single layer.
- Cook for 8-10 minutes or until the salmon flakes easily with a fork and reaches an internal temperature of 145°F (63°C).
- Serve topped with any remaining lemon-herb mixture and garnish with fresh herbs if desired.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 fillet (170g)
- Calories: 367
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 75mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 0g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 39g
- Cholesterol: 107mg
Keywords: - For added flavor, consider incorporating lemon zest or trying different herbs like parsley or thyme.- If using frozen salmon fillets, increase cooking time to about 12-15 minutes.