Air Fryer Salmon (Print Version)
Crispy exterior, tender interior salmon ready in 15 minutes with simple seasonings.
# What You Need:
→ Fish
01 - 2 salmon fillets (each 6–7 oz, 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
# Directions:
01 - Preheat the air fryer to 400°F for 3 minutes.
02 - Pat salmon fillets dry with paper towels to remove excess moisture.
03 - In a small bowl, combine olive oil, lemon juice, garlic powder, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper.
04 - Brush or rub the seasoning mixture evenly over the salmon fillets, coating all surfaces.
05 - Place the fillets skin-side down in the air fryer basket in a single layer, ensuring proper air circulation.
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 if desired, and serve with lemon wedges.
# Insider Tips:
01 -
- Perfect crispy skin every single time without any stovetop mess
- Ready in under 15 minutes start to finish
- Impossible to overcook when you follow the simple timing
02 -
- Thicker fillets need the full 10 minutes while thinner ones might be done in 7
- The salmon continues cooking slightly after you remove it from the air fryer
- Dont overcrowd the basket or the air wont circulate properly for that crispy finish
03 -
- Room temperature salmon cooks more evenly than cold from the fridge
- Start checking for doneness at 7 minutes, especially for thinner pieces