Air Fryer Salmon
Elevate your weeknight dinner game with this effortless and flavorful Air Fryer Salmon recipe! Perfectly seasoned with a blend of garlic powder, paprika, olive oil, and a touch of salt and pepper, these golden salmon fillets cook to flaky perfection in just 10 minutes. The air fryer locks in moisture while creating a lightly crisp exterior, making it a healthier and faster alternative to traditional methods. A hint of fresh lemon added during cooking enhances the natural flavors, making this dish irresistibly bright and zesty. With minimal prep time and only a handful of ingredients, this quick and easy recipe is perfect for busy nights or impressing guests with a restaurant-quality meal. Serve with steamed vegetables, a crisp salad, or your favorite grain for a balanced, satisfying dinner. Target keywords: air fryer salmon, quick salmon recipe, easy dinner ideas, healthy salmon, lemon salmon.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 pieces Salmon fillets
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil
- 1 teaspoon Garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon Paprika
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
- 1 sliced Lemon
Instructions
Pat dry the 4 salmon fillets with paper towels to remove excess moisture.
In a small bowl, combine 2 tablespoons of olive oil, 1 teaspoon of garlic powder, 1 teaspoon of paprika, 0.5 teaspoon of salt, and 0.5 teaspoon of black pepper to make the seasoning mixture.
Brush each salmon fillet generously with the seasoning mixture, ensuring even coverage on all sides.
Preheat the air fryer to 400°F (200°C) for about 3 minutes.
Place the seasoned salmon fillets in the air fryer basket in a single layer, ensuring they are not overlapping.
Cook the salmon in the air fryer at 400°F (200°C) for 8-10 minutes, or until the salmon is cooked through and flakes easily with a fork.
For additional flavor, add a few slices of lemon on top of each fillet during the last 2 minutes of cooking.
Remove the salmon from the air fryer and let it rest for a minute before serving.
Serve the air fryer salmon with additional lemon slices on the side for extra zest, if desired.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
303 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 21.0 g | 27% | |
| Saturated Fat | 3.0 g | 15% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 50 mg | 17% | |
| Sodium | 344 mg | 15% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 3.8 g | 1% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 2.1 g | 8% | |
| Total Sugars | 0.8 g | ||
| Protein | 26.6 g | 53% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 15 mg | 1% | |
| Iron | 1.1 mg | 6% | |
| Potassium | 67 mg | 1% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
