Air Fryer Salmon Filet
A quick and easy recipe for perfectly cooked, tender, and flavorful salmon filets using an air fryer. This method yields crispy edges and a moist interior in just minutes.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: 2
Ingredients
2 salmon filets, skin-on, about 6 ounces each
1 tablespoon olive oil
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon paprika
1 lemon, cut into wedges
Instructions
Preheat the air fryer to 400°F (200°C) for 3 minutes.
Pat the salmon filets dry with paper towels to remove excess moisture.
Brush both sides of each salmon filet with olive oil evenly.
In a small bowl, mix kosher salt, black pepper, garlic powder, and paprika.
Sprinkle the seasoning mixture evenly over both sides of each salmon filet.
Place the salmon filets skin-side down in the air fryer basket, ensuring they do not overlap.
Cook the salmon in the air fryer at 400°F (200°C) for 8 to 10 minutes, or until the salmon flakes easily with a fork and reaches an internal temperature of 145°F (63°C).
Carefully remove the salmon filets from the air fryer using a spatula.
Serve immediately with lemon wedges on the side for squeezing over the salmon.