Air Fryer Salmon
Quick, tasty, and foolproof, this air fryer salmon recipe will elevate your weeknight dinners with minimal effort.
Ingredients
Salmon Preparation
- 4 pieces Salmon fillets Fresh or thawed; skin-on for crispier edges
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil or melted butter For a golden outside
- to taste Salt Essential for flavor
- to taste Pepper Essential for flavor
- 1 teaspoon Garlic powder or minced garlic Increase for extra garlic flavor
- 1 Lemon wedges For squeezing at the end
- optional Paprika, dill, or honey For added flavor
Instructions
Preparation
- Pat the salmon fillets dry with a paper towel.
- Rub the fillets with olive oil or melted butter and sprinkle salt, pepper, garlic, and any other seasonings you prefer.
Cooking
- Place the seasoned salmon in the air fryer basket, skin-side down, ensuring not to crowd the basket.
- Set the air fryer to 400°F and cook for 8-10 minutes, checking for doneness around 7 minutes.
- Salmon is done when it flakes easily with a fork and is slightly translucent in the center.
Notes
Try mixing up the seasonings for variety, or topping with pesto or teriyaki sauce for a different flavor. This dish pairs well with rice, quinoa, or steamed vegetables.