Description
Succulent “Easy Air Fryer Salmon” brings Mediterranean flavors right to your dinner table. Crispy exterior and flaky interior promise a quick, healthy meal that delights with minimal effort you can savor in minutes.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Protein:
- 4 salmon fillets (about 6 ounces / 170 grams each)
Spices and Seasonings:
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
Additional Ingredients:
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
- Lemon wedges
- Fresh parsley or green onions
- Garlic butter or honey glaze
Instructions
- Thoroughly blot salmon fillets with paper towels to remove excess moisture, ensuring a crisp exterior when cooked.
- Gently massage olive oil across the entire surface of the fish, creating a light protective coating.
- Combine spices in a small mixing bowl, whisking together salt, pepper, garlic powder, smoked paprika, and Italian seasoning until evenly distributed.
- Dust the seasoning blend meticulously over the salmon, pressing gently to help the spices adhere to the flesh.
- Delicately drizzle fresh lemon juice across the fillets, allowing the citrus to brighten the fish’s natural flavors and enhance the overall seasoning profile.
- Carefully transfer the prepared salmon into the air fryer basket, positioning the fillets without overcrowding to ensure uniform cooking and optimal crispness.
- Set the air fryer temperature to the recommended setting, cooking the salmon until it reaches a flaky texture and achieves a golden-brown exterior with translucent, moist interior.
- Once cooked, let the salmon rest for a brief moment to allow juices to redistribute, then plate and serve immediately for maximum flavor and texture.
Notes
- Always use fresh, high-quality salmon for the best flavor and texture.
- Pat the salmon completely dry to ensure a crispy exterior when air frying.
- Customize the seasoning blend to match your taste preferences or dietary needs.
- Avoid overcrowding the air fryer basket to allow even cooking and crispy edges.
- For a lighter version, use minimal oil and focus on herb-based seasonings.
- Check salmon doneness by its internal temperature reaching 145°F and flaking easily with a fork.
- Pair with quick roasted vegetables or a light salad for a complete, healthy meal.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Lunch
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 0 g
- Sodium: 300 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 1 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 34 g
- Cholesterol: 100 mg