Quick and Easy Air Fryer Salmon

Quick and Easy Air Fryer Salmon is the most wonderfully tender and juicy salmon ever. Only a few seasonings are needed for this super flavorful salmon.

This salmon dish is low carb and keto-friendly.

My air fryer has a permanent place on my counter. I absolutely love it and it gets used pratically everyday. I cook bacon in it, chicken wings, and reheat leftovers. I’ve tried countless recipes in the air fryer and all of them have been successes. But I especially love this Air Fryer Salmon.

Salmon is my favorite fish to start with and the air fryer turns an already delicious fish into a truly fabulous meal.

With salmon, I usually like to keep it simple. Salmon already has so much flavor. I only season the salmon with a little oil, some paprika, lemon pepper seasoning, and salt and pepper.

How to Serve Quick and Easy Air Fryer Salmon:

• Serve it over a green salad with tomato, cucumber, and a little feta cheese with an oil and vinegar dressing.
• Pair it with Skinny Southern Green Beans or Lemon Butter Broccoli.

Recipe Tips:

• If possible, let your salmon sit out at room temperature for 20 minutes or so before Air Frying.
• Choose salmon pieces that are the same thickness so they are done at the same time.
• Air frying cooking times should be used as an estimate. Different brands and models cook at different rates. After about 8 minutes, gently use a fork to prick into the salmon to see how done it is.
• I use the Power XL Air Fryer but I’ve heard good things about the Ninja Air Fryer. If you have an air fryer you love, leave a comment below.

More Air Fryer Recipes:

• Air Fryer Rosemary Potatoes
• Air Fryer Honey Mesquite Pork Chops
• Air Fryer Fried Shrimp

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Air Fryer Salmon

Quick and Easy Air Fryer Salmon is the most wonderfully tender and juicy salmon ever. Only a few seasonings are needed for this super flavorful salmon.

Course Dinner, Main Course

Cuisine American

Keyword salmon

Prep Time 5 minutes

Cook Time 10 minutes

Servings 2

Calories 307 kcal

Ingredients

• 2 (6 to 8-ounce) salmon filets
• 1 tablespoon olive oil or avocado oil
• 1 teaspoon paprika
• 1/2 teaspoon lemon pepper seasoning
• sea salt and black pepper

Instructions

1. Pat salmon dry with paper towels. Drizzle with olive oil and sprinkle with paprika and lemon pepper seasoning.

2. Sprinkle with sea salt and pepper to taste. Keep in mind that the lemon pepepr seasoning has some salt and pepper.

3. Preheat the Air Fryer to 390 degrees for 2 minutes.

4. Spray basket lightly with oil and add the salmon, skin side down.

5. Air fry for 8 to 10 minutes. If your filets are large, you may need to cook for a few extra minutes.

Nutrition Facts

Air Fryer Salmon

Amount Per Serving

Calories 307 Calories from Fat 162

% Daily Value*

Fat 18g28%

Saturated Fat 3g19%

Cholesterol 94mg31%

Sodium 76mg3%

Potassium 856mg24%

Carbohydrates 1g0%

Fiber 1g4%

Sugar 1g1%

Protein 34g68%

Vitamin A 561IU11%

Calcium 20mg2%

Iron 2mg11%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

Disclosure: Nutritional info is provided as an estimate only and can vary based on brands of products used, measuring techniques, and cooking methods.

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