Air Fryer Salmon

Salmon made in the air fryer on a white serving tray.

Jennifer

Salmon is one of my favorite ways to get my daily protein and this Air Fryer Salmon is a quick and easy way to do it! No more ovens or grills - just 10 minutes in the Air Fryer for the perfect, simple salmon.

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Prep Time 3

Cook Time 10

Total Time 13

Course Main Course

Cuisine American

Servings

Calories 188 kcal

Equipment

Air Fryer

Ingredients

16 ounces salmon cut into 2 (8) ounce fillets
1 Tablespoon olive oil
1/4 teaspoon sea salt
1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
1/4 teaspoon smoked paprika

Instructions

Preheat the air fryer to 380 degrees Fahrenheit. Prepare the air fryer basket with nonstick spray or parchment paper if desired.
Rinse, clean, and then pat the filets with a paper towel until they are dry.
Rub the salmon with a little olive oil, then use the salmon rub of seasonings on the salmon filets until they are completely covered.
Place the salmon filets into the preheated air fryer basket with a cook time of 10-12 minutes. Use a digital meat thermometer to check that the internal temperature of the salmon has reached 14 degrees Fahrenheit. If not, add more cooking time.
Carefully remove the salmon filets from the air fryer basket, squeeze with fresh lemon juice, and serve with your favorite sides. (It's normal for the salmon skin to easily remove from the bottom of the fish once cooked.)

Notes

I use two 8 ounce salmon fillets when making this dish and then cut each into two pieces, so each serving is 4 ounces per person.

I love to use simple ingredients when making salmon but you can spice things up a bit by adding in garlic powder, brush with soy sauce, or even sprinkle with butter and brown sugar. I also love to top this juicy salmon with my favorite avocado salsa.

Store leftover salmon in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. If you're meal prepping, consider serving with brown rice or cauliflower rice for a low carb recipe. You can also make salmon tacos with low carb tortillas.

Nutrition

Calories: 188kcalCarbohydrates: 1gProtein: 26gFat: 9gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 94mgSodium: 578mgPotassium: 382mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 136IUCalcium: 322mgIron: 1mg

*Nutritional information is a calculated guesstimate. Please note that this can change with different brands and modifications you may make to the recipe. For the most accurate information, use a nutritional calculator with the exact brands and measurements you're using with each recipe.

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