Easy Air Fryer Salmon: Juicy, Healthy Meal in Under 15 Minutes
This easy air fryer salmon recipe is perfect for a quick and healthy meal that can be prepared in under 15 minutes.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Air Fryer
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 fillets salmon
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat the air fryer to 400°F (200°C).
- Pat the salmon fillets dry with a paper towel.
- In a small bowl, mix together the olive oil, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and black pepper.
- Brush the mixture onto both sides of the salmon fillets.
- Place the fillets in the air fryer basket in a single layer.
- Cook for 8-10 minutes, or until the salmon is cooked through and flakes easily with a fork.
Notes
- For a crispy skin, place the salmon skin-side down in the air fryer.
- Adjust the cooking time based on the thickness of the salmon fillets.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 fillet
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 0 g
- Sodium: 700 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 0 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 30 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg
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