Air Fryer Salmon (Printable)

Crispy exterior, tender interior salmon ready in 15 minutes with lemon garlic seasoning

# What You Need:

→ 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 - ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
06 - ½ teaspoon salt
07 - ¼ teaspoon black pepper
08 - 1 teaspoon fresh dill or parsley, chopped (optional)

→ To Serve

09 - Lemon wedges

# How-To:

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 Advice:

01 -
  • The air fryer creates restaurant quality crispy skin without any messy splattering on your stovetop
  • From start to finish in fifteen minutes meaning weeknight elegance is actually possible
  • The seasoning rub hits every single flavor note but comes together with ingredients you already have
02 -
  • Dry your salmon thoroughly with paper towels before seasoning or you will steam instead of crisp
  • Every air fryer runs differently so check your fish a minute early the first time you make this
  • The salmon continues cooking slightly after you remove it from the air fryer so account for that
03 -
  • Line your air fryer basket with parchment paper for cleanup that takes literally seconds
  • Let your salmon rest for two minutes after cooking to allow the juices to redistribute
  • If the skin sticks, use a thin spatula and slide it between the skin and flesh carefully

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