Air Fryer Salmon (Printable)

Quick crispy salmon with lemon garlic seasoning, ready in 15 minutes.

# Ingredient List:

→ Fish

01 - 2 salmon fillets (6-7 oz each, skin-on or skinless)

→ Marinade & Seasoning

02 - 1 tablespoon olive oil
03 - 1 teaspoon lemon juice
04 - 1 teaspoon garlic powder
05 - 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
06 - 1/2 teaspoon salt
07 - 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
08 - 1 teaspoon fresh dill or parsley, chopped (optional)

→ To Serve

09 - Lemon wedges

# Directions:

01 - Preheat the air fryer to 400°F for 3 minutes.
02 - Pat salmon fillets dry with paper towels.
03 - In a small bowl, mix olive oil, lemon juice, garlic powder, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper.
04 - Brush or rub the seasoning mixture evenly over the salmon fillets.
05 - Place the fillets skin-side down (if skin-on) in the air fryer basket in a single layer.
06 - Air fry for 7-10 minutes, depending on thickness, until salmon is cooked through and flakes easily with a fork (internal temperature 145°F).
07 - Transfer to plates, garnish with fresh dill or parsley, and serve with lemon wedges.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • The skin gets impossibly crispy while the inside stays buttery and tender
  • Ready in 15 minutes with almost zero cleanup
  • The marinade creates a beautiful caramelized exterior that tastes like you spent hours on it
02 -
  • Dry the salmon thoroughly before seasoning or it will steam instead of crisp
  • Overcrowding the basket creates steam and ruins the crispy skin
  • Let the fish rest 2 minutes after cooking for the juiciest results
03 -
  • Thinner fillets cook faster, so check at 6 minutes to avoid drying them out
  • A meat thermometer takes all the guesswork out of perfectly cooked fish

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