🐟 Air Fryer Salmon
Air fryer salmon is one of the fastest ways to get tender, flaky fish with a lightly crisp, seasoned outside—ready in under 15 minutes.
🛒 Ingredients
- 2 salmon fillets Salmon
- 1–2 tbsp olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic (minced or garlic powder)
- 1 tsp paprika (optional)
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1 tbsp lemon juice (plus wedges for serving)
- Optional: chili flakes, dill, or honey glaze
🔥 Step 1: Season the salmon
- Pat salmon dry (important for crisp edges).
- Rub with olive oil, garlic, salt, pepper, paprika, and lemon juice.
- Let sit for 5–10 minutes for better flavor.
🌬️ Step 2: Preheat air fryer
- Set air fryer to 180°C (360°F).
- Preheat for 2–3 minutes if your model requires it.
🐟 Step 3: Air fry
- Place salmon in basket (skin-side down if it has skin).
- Cook for 8–12 minutes depending on thickness.
- Thin fillets: ~8–9 min
- Thick fillets: ~10–12 min
🍯 Optional glaze (for extra flavor)
Mix and brush before or halfway through cooking:
- 1 tbsp honey
- 1 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tsp lemon juice
🍽️ Step 4: Serve
- Let rest 2 minutes after cooking.
- Serve with lemon wedges, rice, salad, or veggies.
😋 Result
You get:
- Juicy, flaky salmon inside
- Lightly crisp, seasoned exterior
- Bright lemon-garlic flavor
- Healthy, fast, high-protein meal
If you want, I can also make:
- 🌶️ Spicy Cajun air fryer salmon
- 🧄 Garlic butter glazed version
- 🍯 Honey mustard salmon meal bowl idea
