High Protein Air Fryer Salmon
Elevate your weeknight dinner game with this High Protein Air Fryer Salmon recipe—perfect for a quick, healthy, and flavorful meal. Ready in under 25 minutes, this dish features tender salmon fillets brushed with a zesty marinade of olive oil, garlic powder, paprika, and lemon juice, then cooked to flaky perfection in the air fryer. It’s a high-protein option that’s ideal for those seeking nutritious, low-effort meals. Garnished with fresh parsley and fragrant lemon slices, this recipe pairs wonderfully with your favorite sides, from roasted vegetables to a light salad. Whether you’re meal-prepping or serving up a family favorite, this easy air fryer salmon recipe promises bold flavors and perfectly cooked fish every time.
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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 whole Lemon
- 2 tablespoons Fresh parsley
Instructions
Preheat the air fryer to 400°F (200°C) for 5 minutes.
Pat dry the salmon fillets with a paper towel to remove any excess moisture.
In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and black pepper to form a marinade.
Brush the marinade evenly over the salmon fillets on all sides.
Cut the lemon in half. Squeeze the juice of one half over the fillets and slice the other half into thin rounds.
Place the salmon fillets in a single layer in the air fryer basket. If necessary, cook in batches to avoid overcrowding.
Air fry the salmon for 10-12 minutes, depending on the thickness of the fillets and desired level of doneness. Salmon should easily flake with a fork when done.
Carefully remove the salmon from the air fryer and allow it to rest for a couple of minutes.
Garnish with chopped fresh parsley and lemon slices before serving.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1212 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 84.6 g | 108% | |
| Saturated Fat | 12.4 g | 62% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 200 mg | 67% | |
| Sodium | 1590 mg | 69% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 10.1 g | 4% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 7.2 g | 26% | |
| Total Sugars | 1.8 g | ||
| Protein | 105.8 g | 212% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 41 mg | 3% | |
| Iron | 4.7 mg | 26% | |
| Potassium | 236 mg | 5% | |
*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.
