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Description
Prepare flavorful salmon fillets in your air fryer with simple seasonings. This recipe is quick and easy for a healthy meal.
Ingredients
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- 2 salmon fillets (about 6-ounce each)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/8 teaspoon black pepper
- Lemon wedges, for serving
- Fresh parsley, chopped, for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Pat salmon fillets dry with paper towels.
- In a small bowl, combine olive oil, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and black pepper.
- Brush the seasoning mixture evenly over both sides of the salmon fillets.
- Preheat your air fryer to 400°F (200°C) for 5 minutes.
- Place the seasoned salmon fillets in the air fryer basket in a single layer, skin-side down if present.
- Air fry for 10-12 minutes, or until the salmon is cooked through and flakes easily with a fork. Cooking time may vary depending on the thickness of the fillets.
- Carefully remove the salmon from the air fryer.
- Serve immediately with lemon wedges and garnish with fresh parsley, if desired.
Notes
- Adjust cooking time based on the thickness of your salmon fillets.
- For extra flavor, marinate the salmon for 15-30 minutes before air frying.
- Prep Time: 5 min
- Cook Time: 12 min
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Air Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 fillet
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 100mg