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Quick Air Fryer Salmon
This quick air fryer salmon is flaky, tender, and ready in about 12 minutes with a simple seasoning. It's one of the fastest quick air fryer recipes for a healthy weeknight dinner.
What you'll need
- 4 (about 6 oz each)salmon fillets
- 1 tablespoonolive oil
- 1/2 teaspoongarlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoonpaprika
- to tastesalt and black pepper
- optionallemon wedges, for serving
Let's cook
- 1Preheat the air fryer to 400F.
- 2Pat the salmon fillets dry and brush with olive oil.
- 3Season with garlic powder, paprika, salt, and pepper.
- 4Place the salmon skin-side down in the air fryer basket in a single layer.
- 5Air fry for 8-10 minutes, until the salmon flakes easily with a fork and reaches an internal temperature of 145F.
- 6Serve immediately with lemon wedges.
Make it yours
- Add a honey garlic glaze in the last 2 minutes of cooking.
- Use a Cajun seasoning blend for a spicier version.
- Top with fresh herbs like dill or parsley.
Good with
- Steamed rice
- Roasted vegetables
- A simple green salad
Frequently asked questions
Good questions, answered.
Do I need to flip the salmon?
No, salmon cooks well in the air fryer without flipping since heat circulates around it.
Can I cook frozen salmon in the air fryer?
Yes, add about 4-5 extra minutes to the cook time if starting from frozen.
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