Air Fryer Salmon Recipe
Quick and simple air-fried salmon recipe. Perfectly flaky, flavorful and ready in just 15 minutes with pantry staples.
Servings: 4
Calories: 279kcal
Ingredients
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon mustard powder
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- ½ teaspoon cayenne pepper or as per your preference
- ¾ teaspoon salt or to taste
- ½ teaspoon freshly ground pepper
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 4 salmon fillets with skin (6 oz each)
Instructions
- In a small bowl, add 1 teaspoon garlic powder, 1 teaspoon mustard powder, 1 teaspoon dried thyme, ½ teaspoon cayenne pepper, ¾ teaspoon salt, and ½ teaspoon freshly ground pepper. Mix well.
- Now, pat dry salmon filets and brush the top evenly with olive oil.
- Sprinkle the prepared seasoning evenly over the salmon. Gently pat all over so that the seasonings sticks well.
- Preheat air fryer at 400℉ (200℃) for 3 minutes. Place fillets in the air fryer basket, skin side down. Air fry salmon for 7-9 minutes (depending upon thickness) until it's tender and flakes easily with a fork. Internal temperature should be 130℉ -145℉ (for medium to well-done).
- Squeeze lemon juice, serve with a side dish of choice and enjoy!
Notes
- Grease the basket or use parchment paper to prevent the fillets from sticking and keeping intact when you lift them out.
- If you’re using parchment, trim it close to the size of the fillet—too much excess can curl or block airflow, which affects how evenly the salmon cooks.
- No overcrowding your salmon filets, as the air needs to circulate to cook them properly.
- There is no need to flip the salmon while air-frying, both sides will cook perfect.
Nutrition
Calories: 279kcal | Carbohydrates: 1g | Protein: 34g | Fat: 15g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 5g | Monounsaturated Fat: 6g | Cholesterol: 94mg | Sodium: 512mg | Potassium: 853mg | Fiber: 0.3g | Sugar: 0.1g | Vitamin A: 182IU | Vitamin C: 0.4mg | Calcium: 28mg | Iron: 2mg