Easy Air Fryer Salmon
A simple and delicious recipe for air fryer salmon that is tender, flaky, and infused with a delightful marinade, perfect for cozy family dinners.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Total Time: 17 minutes
- Yield: 2 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Air Frying
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Paleo
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 Salmon Fillets (6 ounces each)
- 2 tablespoons Olive Oil (extra virgin)
- 1 teaspoon Garlic Powder
- 2 tablespoons Lemon Juice
- 1 teaspoon Salt (kosher or sea salt)
- 1 teaspoon Pepper (freshly cracked)
Instructions
- Preheat the air fryer to 400°F (200°C).
- In a bowl, mix together the olive oil, garlic powder, lemon juice, salt, and pepper.
- Brush the mixture generously over the salmon fillets.
- Place the salmon in the air fryer basket, skin side down, ensuring space between each fillet.
- Cook for 10-12 minutes, checking for flakiness at the 10-minute mark.
- Serve hot and enjoy.
Notes
For extra crispy skin, pat the salmon skin dry before applying the oil. Marinate for up to 30 minutes for enhanced flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 fillet
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 0g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
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