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Air Fryer Salmon Recipe

Apr 9, 2021 · Modified: Oct 4, 2022 · This post may contain affiliate links · 6 Comments

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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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cooked salmon on marble plate

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!

4 step process how to make air fryer salmon

Simple Salmon Seasoning

  1. olive oil
  2. garlic powder
  3. paprika
  4. salt/pepper

Frequently Asked Questions about Air Frying Salmon

What temperature do you cook salmon in an air fryer?

Cook your salmon at 375° Fahrenheit.

How long to cook salmon in the air fryer?

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. 

How do you cook salmon evenly?

Make sure the salmon fillets are all pretty much the same thickness. This will ensure even cooking.

cooked salmon with cilantro sauce on top

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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cooked salmon on marble plate with text overlay
cooked salmon on marble plate

Air Fryer Salmon Recipe

This Air Fryer Salmon Recipe is ready in just about 10 minutes and made with 6 simple ingredients!
5 from 3 votes
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Prep Time 5 mins
Cook Time 12 mins
Course dinner, lunch
Cuisine American
Servings 2 people

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.

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  1. Mandy

    April 14, 2021 at 10:45 am

    5 stars
    Simple and delicious! Perfect for a mom on the go trying feed her family healthy and pleasing everyone.

    Reply
    • krista

      April 14, 2021 at 2:11 pm

      That's the goal!! 🙂

      Reply
  2. imsen

    February 08, 2022 at 12:53 pm

    5 stars
    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.

    Reply
    • krista

      February 09, 2022 at 8:36 am

      So glad you enjoyed!

      Reply
  3. Gina

    August 24, 2022 at 1:10 pm

    5 stars
    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!

    Reply
    • krista

      August 24, 2022 at 3:10 pm

      Yay! 🙂

      Reply

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