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.
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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.
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
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Pat salmon dry with paper towels. Drizzle with olive oil and sprinkle with paprika and lemon pepper seasoning.
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Sprinkle with sea salt and pepper to taste. Keep in mind that the lemon pepepr seasoning has some salt and pepper.
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Preheat the Air Fryer to 390 degrees for 2 minutes.
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Spray basket lightly with oil and add the salmon, skin side down.
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Air fry for 8 to 10 minutes. If your filets are large, you may need to cook for a few extra minutes.
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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your recipes for salmon always leave the skin on. I like to remove the skin before cooking. does this make a difference?
New to air fry, have a Ninja Foodi. Tried this recipe and found it amazingly tasty. Thank you
I have just bought a Power XL Airfryer. Only cooked a couple of things but everything has been a success so far 🙂 I’ve always wanted to try the salmon but didn’t know how to cook it. I’m going to the store to try & make it tonight. Thanks for the recipe!