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Best Damn Air Fryer Salmon

This air fryer salmon recipe delivers a crispy exterior and juicy interior, perfect for a quick yet impressive weeknight dinner.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 2 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 2 pieces salmon fillets (about 6 oz each)
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 piece lemon (sliced for garnish, optional)
  • to taste Fresh herbs for garnish (such as parsley or dill, optional)

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Pat the salmon fillets dry with a paper towel.
  2. In a small bowl, combine olive oil, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and black pepper. Mix until well combined.
  3. Brush the olive oil mixture generously over both sides of the salmon fillets.
  4. Preheat your air fryer to 400°F (200°C) for about 3 minutes.
Cooking
  1. Place the seasoned salmon in the air fryer basket, skin side down if applicable.
  2. Cook for 7-10 minutes, depending on your desired doneness.
Serving
  1. Once cooked, remove the salmon carefully and plate it. Garnish with lemon slices and fresh herbs, if using.
  2. Enjoy your delicious salmon!

Notes

For perfect results, always pat your salmon dry before seasoning. Experiment with flavors by adding soy sauce or toasted sesame seeds. Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.