Air Fryer Salmon
Air Fryer Salmon cooks 6-ounce fillets with olive oil, garlic powder, paprika, and a lightly crisp seasoned top. It is a fast weeknight salmon dinner that pairs well with lemon, tartar sauce, rice, or vegetables.
Equipment
- Air fryer
- Tongs
- Pastry brush
- Instant-read thermometer
Ingredients
- 4 salmon fillets 6 ounces each
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- lemon wedges for serving
- tartar sauce for serving
Instructions
- Pat the salmon fillets dry with paper towels so the oil and seasoning cling well.
- Brush the salmon with olive oil on the top and sides.
- Mix garlic powder, paprika, salt, and black pepper, then sprinkle the seasoning evenly over the fillets.
- Preheat the air fryer to 400°F for 2-3 minutes.
- Arrange the salmon in a single layer with space between each fillet.
- Air fry at 400°F for 8-9 minutes, checking the thickest part for 145°F.
- Rest for 2 minutes, then serve with lemon wedges and tartar sauce.
Notes
Storage: Store cooled salmon in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days, with lemon and tartar sauce kept separate.
Reheating: Reheat in the air fryer at 350°F for 3-4 minutes, just until warmed through, so the fish does not dry out.
Air Fryer Tips: Preheat briefly, leave space around the fillets, and start checking at 8 minutes because salmon thickness and air fryer models vary.
Extra Crispy Tips: Pat the salmon dry, use only a light oil coating, and add extra cook time in 1-minute increments if you want firmer edges.
Variations: Try smoked paprika, lemon pepper, dill, Cajun seasoning, garlic butter, or a thin honey mustard glaze.