Air Fryer Salmon
Perfectly cooked air fryer salmon with crispy edges and flaky, tender centers—ready in just 10 minutes. A healthy, flavorful dinner option with no fuss.
Equipment
- Air fryer
- - Small bowl
- Measuring spoons
- Tongs or spatula
Ingredients
- - 4 6 oz salmon fillets
- - 1 tbsp olive oil
- - 1 tsp garlic powder
- - ½ tsp paprika
- - ½ tsp salt
- - ½ tsp black pepper
- - Lemon wedges for serving
- - Optional: tartar sauce or yogurt dip
Instructions
- Preheat air fryer to 400°F.
- Pat salmon fillets dry. Rub with oil.
- Season with garlic powder, paprika, salt, and pepper.
- Place salmon skin-side down in air fryer basket.
- Cook for 7–9 minutes until salmon flakes easily.
- Serve immediately with lemon or sauce of choice.
Notes
- Adjust time based on thickness of fillets.
- Add glaze in final 1–2 minutes to prevent burning.
- Store leftovers up to 3 days in fridge.
- Add glaze in final 1–2 minutes to prevent burning.
- Store leftovers up to 3 days in fridge.