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Air Fryer Salmon

A quick, healthy, and delicious recipe for perfectly cooked salmon with a crispy exterior and flaky interior, easily achieved using an air fryer.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
5 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings 4
Calories 300 kcal

Equipment

  • 1 Air Fryer
  • 1 Tongs or Spatula Tongs or Spatula
  • 1  1 Meat Thermometer To ensure salmon is fully cooked
  • 1 Paper Towels  For patting salmon dry

Ingredients
  

  • 4 salmon fillets skin-on or skinless
  • 1 tbsp olive oil or avocado/coconut oil
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice freshly squeezed
  • 1 tsp salt to taste
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper to taste
  • 1/2 tsp garlic powder or onion powder
  • optional seasonings to taste
  • optional garnishes to taste

Instructions
 

  • Preparation: Pat salmon fillets dry with paper towels. Brush with olive oil. Season with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and other desired spices. Preheat air fryer to 400°F (200°C). Lightly grease the air fryer basket.
  • Cooking: Place salmon in the preheated air fryer basket, making sure not to overcrowd. Cook for 8-12 minutes, depending on thickness. (Optionally, if skin-on, cook skin-side up for half the time and then flip.)
  • Checking: The salmon should be opaque and flake easily. The internal temperature should reach 145°F (63°C). Use a meat thermometer to verify.
  • Resting: Remove salmon from the air fryer and let rest for a few minutes before serving.
  • Nutrition: (This would need to be calculated using a nutrition calculator, based on the serving size and ingredient amounts. I can't do that here)

Notes

  • Recipe Notes: For best results, use fresh, high-quality salmon. Adjust seasoning to taste.
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  • I've tried to be as detailed as possible with the ingredients and instructions based on the article.
  • Prep and cooking times are estimates based on what's provided.
  • I included a "resting time" since the article specifically mentions it, and set the timer accordingly.
  • I've included optional ingredients and seasonings to highlight the flexibility of the recipe.
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  • I added a "Resting Time", given it is mentioned in the article as part of the process.
Keyword Air Fryerp, Easy Recipes, Healthy dessert,, Quick Meal, Salmon, Seafood