Description
A quick and delicious air fryer salmon recipe that results in crispy exterior and tender, flaky interior.
Ingredients
- 🐟 Salmon fillets – 4 pieces (about 6 oz each)
- 🛢️ Olive oil – 2 tablespoons
- 🧄 Garlic powder – 1 teaspoon
- 🍋 Lemon juice – 2 tablespoons (freshly squeezed is best)
- 🧂 Salt – to taste
- 🧂 Pepper – to taste
Instructions
- Pat the salmon fillets dry with paper towels.
- Mix olive oil, garlic powder, lemon juice, salt, and pepper in a small bowl.
- Brush the mixture evenly over each salmon fillet.
- Preheat the air fryer to 400°F (200°C) for about 5 minutes.
- Place the seasoned salmon fillets in the air fryer basket in a single layer.
- Air fry the salmon for 8-10 minutes, checking for doneness.
- Let the salmon rest for a minute before serving.
Notes
- Use wild-caught salmon for better flavor and sustainability.
- Adjust cooking time based on the thickness of the fillets.
- Let the salmon rest after cooking for juicier results.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Air Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 fillet
- Calories: 367
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 19g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 0g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 39g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
Keywords: Air Fryer, Salmon, Quick Recipe, Healthy Cooking