Air Fryer Salmon (Printable)

Crispy exterior, tender interior salmon fillets with lemon garlic seasoning. Ready in 15 minutes.

# What You’ll Need:

→ Fish

01 - 2 salmon fillets (6–7 oz each, skin-on or skinless)

→ Marinade & Seasoning

02 - 1 tablespoon olive oil
03 - 1 teaspoon lemon juice
04 - 1 teaspoon garlic powder
05 - ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
06 - ½ teaspoon salt
07 - ¼ teaspoon black pepper
08 - 1 teaspoon fresh dill or parsley, chopped (optional)

→ To Serve

09 - Lemon wedges

# How To Make It:

01 - Preheat the air fryer to 400°F for 3 minutes.
02 - Pat salmon fillets dry with paper towels to remove excess moisture.
03 - In a small bowl, combine olive oil, lemon juice, garlic powder, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper.
04 - Brush or rub the seasoning mixture evenly over all sides of the salmon fillets.
05 - Place the fillets skin-side down in the air fryer basket in a single layer, ensuring they are not overlapping.
06 - Cook for 7–10 minutes, depending on thickness, until salmon is cooked through and flakes easily with a fork (internal temperature 145°F).
07 - Transfer to plates, garnish with fresh dill or parsley if desired, and serve with lemon wedges.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • Its faster than ordering delivery and tastes infinitely better
  • The crispy skin and flaky interior texture rival restaurant quality
  • Cleanup consists of basically one basket and maybe a bowl
02 -
  • Overcooking salmon is heartbreaking, so start checking at the 7 minute mark
  • Thick fillets need more time while thin pieces cook surprisingly fast
  • The resting time after cooking matters as much as the cooking time itself
03 -
  • Line your air fryer basket with parchment paper for virtually effortless cleanup
  • Let the salmon rest for 2 minutes after cooking to lock in those juices
  • Room temperature fish cooks more evenly than cold straight from the fridge

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