Paleo Air Fryer Salmon
Experience restaurant-quality seafood at home with this Paleo Air Fryer Salmon recipe—an easy, healthy, and delicious way to enjoy perfectly cooked salmon fillets in under 25 minutes! This dish combines fresh salmon with a zesty marinade of olive oil, lemon juice, garlic powder, onion powder, dried dill, salt, and black pepper for an irresistible flavor profile that's both paleo-friendly and gluten-free. Cooking salmon in the air fryer creates a crispy outer layer while keeping the inside tender and flaky, all without the need for excess oil. Serve this protein-packed masterpiece with fresh lemon wedges for a bright finishing touch. Ideal for weeknight dinners or meal prep, this simple recipe delivers bold flavors with minimal effort. Perfect for salmon lovers and those seeking clean, nutritious meals!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 pieces salmon fillets
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon dried dill
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- 4 pieces lemon wedges
Instructions
Begin by preheating your air fryer to 400°F (200°C), ensuring it's ready for cooking.
In a small bowl, mix together the olive oil, lemon juice, garlic powder, onion powder, dried dill, salt, and black pepper to create the marinade.
Place the salmon fillets on a plate and evenly brush both sides of each fillet with the marinade mixture.
Let the marinated salmon rest for about 5 minutes to enhance flavor absorption.
Place the salmon fillets in the air fryer basket, ensuring they are not overcrowded and have ample space for air circulation.
Cook the salmon in the air fryer for about 10-12 minutes. The exact time may vary based on the thickness of the fillets, but the fish should be cooked to an internal temperature of 145°F (63°C) and should flake easily with a fork.
Once cooked, carefully remove the salmon from the air fryer and transfer it to a serving plate.
Serve the salmon immediately while hot with lemon wedges on the side for an added zesty flavor.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
305 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 20.8 g | 27% | |
| Saturated Fat | 3.0 g | 15% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 50 mg | 17% | |
| Sodium | 345 mg | 15% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 4.5 g | 2% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 2.4 g | 8% | |
| Total Sugars | 1.5 g | ||
| Protein | 26.5 g | 53% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 16 mg | 1% | |
| Iron | 1.0 mg | 6% | |
| Potassium | 107 mg | 2% | |
*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.
