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airfryer salmon recipe for Perfectly Crispy Fillets in 10 Minutes


  • Author: ushinzomr
  • Total Time: 15
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x
  • Diet: Paleo

Description

This air fryer salmon recipe yields perfectly cooked salmon fillets that are flaky on the inside and crispy on the outside, all in just 10 minutes!


Ingredients

Scale
  • 4 salmon fillets (about 6 oz each)
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Lemon wedges for serving

Instructions

  1. Preheat the air fryer to 400°F (200°C).
  2. In a bowl, mix olive oil, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and pepper.
  3. Brush the mixture evenly over both sides of the salmon fillets.
  4. Place the salmon fillets in the air fryer basket, skin-side down, in a single layer.
  5. Cook for 8-10 minutes, depending on the thickness of the fillets, until the salmon is cooked through and flakes easily with a fork.
  6. Serve with lemon wedges.

Notes

  • For extra flavor, marinate the salmon in the olive oil mixture for 30 minutes before cooking.
  • Cooking time may vary based on the air fryer model and the thickness of the salmon fillets.
  • Prep Time: 5
  • Cook Time: 10
  • Category: Dinner
  • Method: Air Fryer
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 salmon fillet
  • Calories: 300
  • Sugar: 0
  • Sodium: 75
  • Fat: 18
  • Carbohydrates: 0
  • Fiber: 0
  • Protein: 34