Description
Achieve a restaurant-quality salmon experience at home with this simple air fryer method. By utilizing rapid hot air circulation, this recipe locks in natural juices while delivering perfectly flaky meat and irresistibly crispy skin. It is a nutritious, high-protein meal that is ready in under fifteen minutes, making it the perfect solution for busy weeknights or healthy meal prep.
Ingredients
2 (6 oz each) Salmon fillets, fresh and skin-on preferred
1 tbsp Olive oil
1 tsp Garlic powder
1/2 tsp Smoked paprika
1/2 tsp Sea salt
1/4 tsp Black pepper
Instructions
Pat the salmon fillets completely dry with paper towels to ensure the skin crisps efficiently.
Rub each fillet evenly with olive oil using your hands or a silicone brush.
Whisk the garlic powder, paprika, salt, and pepper in a small bowl to create the dry rub.
Sprinkle the seasoning mixture generously over all sides of the salmon fillets.
Preheat your air fryer to 400°F (200°C) for three minutes.
Place the salmon skin-side down in the air fryer basket with adequate space between fillets.
Cook for 8 to 10 minutes depending on the thickness of the fillet, or until the salmon flakes easily with a fork.
Notes
Ensure the fish is patted very dry to guarantee the crispiest skin. If your fillets are extra thick, you may need an additional 1-2 minutes of cooking time.
- Prep Time: 5
- Cook Time: 10
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Air Frying
- Cuisine: Healthy/Modern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 fillet
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 3.5g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 0.5g
- Protein: 34g
- Cholesterol: 95mg