Easy Air Fryer Salmon: Juicy Perfection for Quick Weeknight Dinners
Learn how to make juicy and delicious salmon quickly in your air fryer, perfect for busy weeknight dinners.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Air Frying
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Paleo
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 salmon fillets
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat the air fryer to 400°F (200°C).
- Brush each salmon fillet with olive oil and season with garlic powder, paprika, salt, and black pepper.
- Place the seasoned salmon fillets in the air fryer basket, ensuring they are not overlapping.
- Air fry for 8-10 minutes, or until the salmon flakes easily with a fork.
- Remove from the air fryer and let rest for a couple of minutes before serving.
Notes
- For added flavor, marinate the salmon for 30 minutes before cooking.
- Adjust the cooking time based on the thickness of the fillets.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 fillet
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 0
- Sodium: 500
- Fat: 15
- Saturated Fat: 3
- Unsaturated Fat: 10
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 0
- Fiber: 0
- Protein: 25
- Cholesterol: 70