Air Fryer Salmon
Quick and easy air fryer salmon that's crispy on the outside and flaky on the inside. Perfect for a healthy weeknight meal!
⏲️ 12 minutes
🌡️ 400°F (200°C)
Ingredients
- 🐟Salmon fillets(2 (6 oz) fillets)
- 🫒Olive oil(1 tbsp)
- 🧂Salt(1/2 tsp)
- 🌶️Black pepper(1/4 tsp)
- 🧄Garlic powder(1/2 tsp)
- 🌶️Paprika(1/2 tsp)
- 🍋Lemon wedges(for serving)
Instructions
- 1.Pat the salmon fillets dry with a paper towel.
- 2.In a small bowl, mix together the olive oil, salt, pepper, garlic powder, and paprika.
- 3.Rub the seasoning mixture all over the salmon fillets.
- 4.Preheat your air fryer to 400°F (200°C) for 5 minutes.
- 5.Place the salmon fillets in the air fryer basket, skin-side down if they have skin.
- 6.Cook for 10-12 minutes, or until the salmon is cooked through and flakes easily with a fork. Cooking time may vary depending on the thickness of your fillets.
- 7.Serve immediately with lemon wedges and your favorite side dishes. Enjoy your perfectly air-fried salmon!
"I like my salmon like I like my jokes: well-seasoned and not too fishy!"
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