This Air Fryer Salmon Recipe is easy, healthy and delicious! Plus, it’s ready in just about 10 minutes. Serve this salmon with my cilantro sauce to make it extra special!
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Air Fryer Salmon Recipe
If you don't already know, I love my air fryer. I believe it's a necessity in any kitchen. Every vegetable, meat or fish comes out wonderfully when air fried. To add, the clean up is so easy! If you haven't tried salmon in the air fryer yet, I promise you will be hooked. Let me know in the comments if you are addicted to air fried salmon too after trying this recipe. I have a feeling you will be!
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THESE spray bottles are great when air frying!
Simple Salmon Seasoning
- olive oil
- garlic powder
- paprika
- salt/pepper
Frequently Asked Questions about Air Frying Salmon
Cook your salmon at 375° Fahrenheit.
Cook salmon in the air fryer for about 8-12 minutes. Please note that depending on the air fryer you have and the thickness of the salmon you are using, the time can range.
Make sure the salmon fillets are all pretty much the same thickness. This will ensure even cooking.
That gorgeous green sauce above is my cilantro sauce. It pairs great with this salmon. Check out the recipe HERE!
What to serve with air fryer salmon?
- Rainbow Chickpea Salad
- 10-Minute Healthy Quinoa Veggie Fried “Rice”
- Brown Rice Summer Salad
- Coconut Milk Pesto Pasta
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Air Fryer Salmon Recipe
Equipment
- Air Fryer
Ingredients
- 2 4 oz wild salmon fillets
- 1 tsp olive oil - (½ tsp over each fillet)
- ½ tsp garlic powder - (¼ tsp over each fillet)
- ½ tsp paprika - (¼ tsp over each fillet)
- salt to taste
- black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Spray or drizzle the salmon fillets with olive oil.
- Sprinkle the seasonings over the top of the fillets.
- Place the salmon in air fryer skin side down. Cook your salmon at 375° Fahrenheit for 8-12 minutes.
This nutrition information is an estimate and should not be taken as fact. The owner of this website is not liable for this estimation.
Did you try this recipe?
Let me know below with a comment and rating! 🙂
Mandy
Simple and delicious! Perfect for a mom on the go trying feed her family healthy and pleasing everyone.
That's the goal!! 🙂
imsen
Great food with less effort…just how cooking should be! Absolutely loved this recipe and will definitely be making again! Also really loved the aluminum foil tip.
So glad you enjoyed!
Gina
Perfect amount of spice and so easy to pop in air fryer for 10 minutes! Definitely turning into a staple Easy quick meal for the week!
Yay! 🙂