Air Fryer Salmon Recipe

Name: Air Fryer Salmon Recipe
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 12 min
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

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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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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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4 step process how to make air fryer salmon

Simple Salmon Seasoning

olive oil
garlic powder
paprika
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?

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Air Fryer Salmon Recipe

This Air Fryer Salmon Recipe is ready in just about 10 minutes and made with 6 simple ingredients!

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Prep Time 5

Cook Time 12

Course dinner, lunch

Cuisine American

Servings 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.

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