Description
A quick and healthy way to cook salmon using an air fryer. Perfect for a nutritious meal in minutes.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 salmon fillets (6 oz each)
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1 lemon (sliced for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat air fryer to 400°F (200°C).
- Pat salmon dry with paper towels.
- Rub olive oil over salmon fillets.
- Sprinkle garlic powder, paprika, salt, and black pepper evenly.
- Place salmon in the air fryer basket.
- Cook for 8-10 minutes until flaky.
- Garnish with lemon slices before serving.
Notes
- Adjust cooking time based on salmon thickness.
- Check doneness with a fork—salmon should flake easily.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 2 days.
- Prep Time: 5 mins
- Cook Time: 10 mins
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Air Fryer
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 fillet
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 85mg