Description
Crispy, juicy, and ready in 16 minutes, this air fryer salmon uses bold seasonings for a restaurant-style dinner. Perfect for fast weeknights or meal prep, with flaky texture and flavorful crust.
Ingredients
4 salmon fillets, about 6 ounces each
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon smoked paprika
1/2 teaspoon onion powder
1/2 teaspoon fine sea salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1/2 teaspoon dried parsley
1 lemon, cut into wedges for serving
1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
Preheat the air fryer to 400°F for 3 minutes
Dry the salmon fillets with paper towels
Mix olive oil, lemon juice, garlic powder, smoked paprika, onion powder, sea salt, black pepper, and dried parsley in a bowl
Brush seasoning mixture evenly over both sides of the salmon fillets
Arrange fillets in air fryer basket in a single layer
Air fry for 7 to 9 minutes until salmon is fully cooked
Slice lemon wedges and chop fresh parsley while cooking
Notes
Use a thermometer to check salmon is 145°F when cooked through
Lemon wedges and fresh parsley are included in the recipe to replicate restaurant-style presentation
Substitute dried oregano if parsley is unavailable
- Prep Time: 8
- Cook Time: 8
- Category: Recipes
- Method: Air Fryer
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 fillet
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 120mg