Description
This Easy Air Fryer Salmon recipe is perfect for a quick and healthy dinner. The salmon fillets are seasoned with a flavorful mix of olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, and spices, then air-fried to perfection. Serve with fresh parsley and lemon wedges for a delicious meal in just minutes.
Ingredients
Scale
Salmon Fillets:
- 4 salmon fillets (about 6 oz each)
Seasoning:
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
For Serving:
- lemon wedges and fresh parsley
Instructions
- Preheat the Air Fryer: Preheat the air fryer to 400°F (200°C).
- Prepare Salmon: Pat the salmon fillets dry and in a bowl, mix olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, paprika, salt, and pepper.
- Season Salmon: Brush or rub the mixture over the salmon fillets on both sides.
- Cook Salmon: Place fillets skin-side down in the air fryer basket and cook for 8-10 minutes.
- Serve: Garnish with parsley and lemon wedges before serving.
Notes
- For extra flavor, try adding smoked paprika or a honey drizzle before cooking.
- Adjust cooking time based on fillet thickness.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Air Fryer
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 fillet
- Calories: 285
- Sugar: 0 g
- Sodium: 340 mg
- Fat: 17 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 1 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 30 g
- Cholesterol: 80 mg
