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Air Fryer Salmon

Salmon fillets seasoned with garlic and paprika, air fried until the outside is lightly crisp and the inside stays tender — ready in under 15 minutes.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 4
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Salmon
  • - 4 salmon fillets about 6 oz / 170 g each
  • - 1 tbsp olive oil
  • - 1 tsp garlic powder
  • - 1 tsp paprika
  • - 1/2 tsp salt
  • - 1/4 tsp black pepper
For Serving
  • - lemon wedges

Method
 

  1. Instructions
  2. Pat the salmon fillets dry with a paper towel.
  3. Brush both sides of each fillet lightly with olive oil.
  4. Combine the garlic powder, paprika, salt, and pepper, and sprinkle evenly over the fillets.
  5. Place the fillets in the air fryer basket skin-side down (if skin-on).
  6. Air fry at 400°F (200°C) for 7-9 minutes, depending on thickness, until the salmon flakes easily and reaches an internal temperature of 145°F.
  7. Serve with lemon wedges.

Notes

  • Storage: Leftovers keep in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 2 days.
  • Make ahead: The seasoning blend can be mixed ahead and stored in a small jar for quick use.
  • Swap: Try a lemon-pepper or Cajun seasoning blend instead of garlic powder and paprika, or add a small pat of butter to each fillet before air frying.