Description
Indulge in the delightful flavors of this 15-Minute Crispy Air Fryer Salmon Recipe, perfect for busy weeknight dinners. This quick and nutritious dish features crispy salmon fillets, seasoned with simple yet flavorful ingredients that come together effortlessly. With just a few easy steps, you can serve a meal that’s not only satisfying but also healthy and delicious.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 salmon fillets (about 6 oz each)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 tablespoon freshly squeezed lemon juice
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat your air fryer to 400°F (200°C) for about 5 minutes.
- Pat the salmon fillets dry with paper towels to ensure crispiness.
- In a small bowl, combine olive oil, lemon juice, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and pepper.
- Baste each salmon fillet generously with the mixture on both sides.
- Place the salmon fillets in the air fryer basket, ensuring space between them for proper airflow.
- Cook for 8-10 minutes or until the internal temperature reaches 145°F (63°C) and the fish flakes easily with a fork.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 salmon fillet (170g)
- Calories: 367
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 315mg
- Fat: 23g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 19g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 1g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 104mg