Description
Enjoy delicious and perfectly cooked Air Fryer Salmon with this easy recipe. Seasoned with a blend of spices and lemon juice, this salmon is cooked to flaky perfection in the air fryer, making it a quick and healthy meal option.
Ingredients
Scale
Salmon:
- 2 salmon fillets (6 oz each)
Seasoning:
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- ½ tsp paprika
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
- ½ tsp onion powder
- ¼ tsp cayenne pepper (optional, for spice)
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
Garnish:
- Fresh parsley (for garnish)
- Lemon wedges (for serving)
Instructions
- Pat Dry: Pat the salmon fillets dry with a paper towel to remove excess moisture.
- Season: Mix olive oil, garlic powder, paprika, salt, black pepper, onion powder, and cayenne pepper (if using). Rub the seasoning mixture evenly over the salmon fillets. Drizzle with lemon juice.
- Preheat Air Fryer: Set the air fryer to 375°F (190°C) and preheat for 3 minutes.
- Cook Salmon: Place the salmon fillets skin-side down in the air fryer basket. Air fry for 8-10 minutes, depending on thickness, until the salmon is flaky and cooked through.
- Garnish and Serve: Garnish with fresh parsley and serve with lemon wedges. Enjoy with rice, steamed vegetables, or a fresh salad.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 fillet
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 100mg