Description
This crispy air fryer salmon is incredibly easy to make and is packed with flavor. Perfectly crispy on the outside while remaining tender and flaky inside.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 salmon fillets, skin-on
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Lemon wedges for serving
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat the air fryer to 400°F (200°C).
- Pat the salmon fillets dry with paper towels and place them in a bowl.
- Drizzle olive oil over the salmon and sprinkle garlic powder, paprika, salt, and pepper. Rub the seasoning all over the fillets.
- Place the salmon fillets skin-side down in the air fryer basket in a single layer.
- Air fry for 7-10 minutes, depending on the thickness of the fillets, until the salmon is cooked through and crispy on the outside.
- Carefully remove the salmon and serve with lemon wedges and fresh parsley.
Notes
- For extra crispiness, you can spray the salmon with a little cooking spray before air frying.
- The cooking time may vary based on the thickness of the salmon fillets, so adjust accordingly.
- You can add other seasonings like dill or lemon zest for additional flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 salmon fillet
- Calories: 280
- Sodium: 60
- Fat: 18
- Carbohydrates: 0
- Protein: 25
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