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Air Fryer Salmon

Quick, tasty, and foolproof, this air fryer salmon recipe will elevate your weeknight dinners with minimal effort.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250
Ingredients Method Notes

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

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Pat the salmon fillets dry with a paper towel.
  2. Rub the fillets with olive oil or melted butter and sprinkle salt, pepper, garlic, and any other seasonings you prefer.
Cooking
  1. Place the seasoned salmon in the air fryer basket, skin-side down, ensuring not to crowd the basket.
  2. Set the air fryer to 400°F and cook for 8-10 minutes, checking for doneness around 7 minutes.
  3. 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.