Description
Delicious and healthy air fryer salmon fillets seasoned perfectly for a quick meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 salmon fillets, 6 ounces each
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
- ½ teaspoon lemon zest
- ½ teaspoon salt and pepper to taste
- ¼ teaspoon pepper to taste
- Lemon wedges for serving
- Tartar sauce
Instructions
- Preheat your air fryer to 400°F if needed.
- Pat the salmon dry, then rub each salmon fillet with olive oil.
- Season with garlic powder, paprika, and salt and pepper.
- Place the salmon in the air fryer at 400° and air fry for 7-9 minutes, depending on the thickness of the salmon. The time may vary slightly between air fryers.
- Open the basket and check for desired doneness with a fork. It should flake easily. You can return the salmon to cook for another 1 or 2 minutes if needed.
- Garnish with parsley, serve with a Caesar salad, some tartar sauce on the side and enjoy!
Notes
- Check for doneness starting at 7 minutes; thicker fillets may require more time.
- Pair with your favorite side dishes.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 9 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Air Fryer
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 fillet
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 0g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 80mg