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Ridiculously Good Air Fryer Salmon Recipe

Ridiculously Good Air Fryer Salmon Recipe


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  • Author: Emma
  • Total Time: 13 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x
  • Diet: Non-Vegetarian

Description

This Ridiculously Good Air Fryer Salmon recipe is a quick and healthy way to enjoy flavorful salmon fillets. With a perfect blend of spices and a crispy exterior, this dish is sure to become a favorite in your household.


Ingredients

Scale

Salmon:

  • 4 salmon fillets (6 oz each)

Seasoning:

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon brown sugar
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper

Serving:

  • Lemon wedges and chopped parsley for serving

Instructions

  1. Preheat Air Fryer: Preheat air fryer to 400°F for 3 minutes.
  2. Mix Seasoning: In a small bowl, combine olive oil, brown sugar, smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper to make a paste.
  3. Season Salmon: Pat dry salmon fillets and rub the seasoning mixture evenly over each fillet.
  4. Cook: Place seasoned salmon in the air fryer basket skin-side down in a single layer. Cook for 7–9 minutes until salmon is cooked through.
  5. Rest and Serve: Remove salmon from the air fryer and let it rest for a minute before serving with lemon wedges and parsley.

Notes

  • No need to flip the salmon during cooking.
  • For extra flavor, marinate the salmon fillets in the seasoning for 15 minutes before air frying.
  • Prep Time: 5 minutes
  • Cook Time: 8 minutes
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Air Fryer
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 fillet
  • Calories: 310
  • Sugar: 3g
  • Sodium: 360mg
  • Fat: 18g
  • Saturated Fat: 3g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 14g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 4g
  • Fiber: 0g
  • Protein: 32g
  • Cholesterol: 85mg