Air Fryer Salmon
Picture this: tender, flaky salmon with a perfectly crispy exterior, all made effortlessly in your air…
Equipment
- Air Fryer
Ingredients
Ingredients
- ?1 poundsalmon filet
- ?1 teaspoonolive oil
- ?1/4 teaspoonpaprika
- ?1/2 teaspoonsalt
- ?1 lemon cut in half
Instructions
Instructions
- Pat the ?1poundsalmon filet dry with paper towels.
- Drizzle the salmon with ?1teaspoonolive oil and rub it over the top to coat evenly.
- Sprinkle ?1/4teaspoonpaprika and ?1/2teaspoonsalt evenly over the oiled surface. Do not add any other seasonings.
- Preheat the air fryer to 400°F (if your model requires preheating).
- Place the salmon skin-side down in the air fryer basket (if the filet has skin). Place the ?1lemon, cut in half, in the basket next to the salmon with the cut sides facing up.
- Air fry at 400°F for 8–15 minutes, depending on the thickness of the filet, until the salmon is opaque through the center and flakes easily with a fork.
- Remove the salmon and lemon halves from the air fryer, let the salmon rest 1–2 minutes, then squeeze the lemon halves over the salmon before serving.
Notes
Rub in the Spices:Make sure to rub the oil and spices in before adding the salmon to the air fryer for the best flavor.
Rub in the Spices:Make sure to rub the oil and spices in before adding the salmon to the air fryer for the best flavor.
Use Fresh or Frozen Salmon: Fresh salmon is always my preferance, but if you’re using frozen, be sure to thaw it completely and pat it dry before seasoning. Cooking frozen salmon without thawing can lead to uneven results.
Use Fresh or Frozen Salmon: Fresh salmon is always my preferance, but if you’re using frozen, be sure to thaw it completely and pat it dry before seasoning. Cooking frozen salmon without thawing can lead to uneven results.
Cook Everything at Once:If you have a large air fryer, toss in some halved asparagus, broccoli florets, or zucchini coins with a drizzle of olive oil and a pinch of salt to cook alongside the salmon for a complete meal. Don’t overcrowd the basket though!Storage:Store leftover salmon in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days. Reheat in the air fryer at 350°F for 3-4 minutes to keep it crispy.
Cook Everything at Once:If you have a large air fryer, toss in some halved asparagus, broccoli florets, or zucchini coins with a drizzle of olive oil and a pinch of salt to cook alongside the salmon for a complete meal. Don’t overcrowd the basket though!
Storage:Store leftover salmon in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days. Reheat in the air fryer at 350°F for 3-4 minutes to keep it crispy.
Rub in the Spices:Make sure to rub the oil and spices in before adding the salmon to the air fryer for the best flavor.
Use Fresh or Frozen Salmon: Fresh salmon is always my preferance, but if you’re using frozen, be sure to thaw it completely and pat it dry before seasoning. Cooking frozen salmon without thawing can lead to uneven results.
Use Fresh or Frozen Salmon: Fresh salmon is always my preferance, but if you’re using frozen, be sure to thaw it completely and pat it dry before seasoning. Cooking frozen salmon without thawing can lead to uneven results.
Cook Everything at Once:If you have a large air fryer, toss in some halved asparagus, broccoli florets, or zucchini coins with a drizzle of olive oil and a pinch of salt to cook alongside the salmon for a complete meal. Don’t overcrowd the basket though!Storage:Store leftover salmon in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days. Reheat in the air fryer at 350°F for 3-4 minutes to keep it crispy.
Cook Everything at Once:If you have a large air fryer, toss in some halved asparagus, broccoli florets, or zucchini coins with a drizzle of olive oil and a pinch of salt to cook alongside the salmon for a complete meal. Don’t overcrowd the basket though!
Storage:Store leftover salmon in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days. Reheat in the air fryer at 350°F for 3-4 minutes to keep it crispy.