The Best Crispy Air Fryer Salmon Recipe That Is Ready in Just 12 Minutes
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This crispy air fryer salmon is the recipe that made me stop overthinking weeknight dinners entirely. A bold spice rub of smoked paprika, garlic powder, brown sugar, cumin, and cayenne goes onto the salmon fillets and transforms in the air fryer into a deeply caramelized, slightly crispy crust that locks in all the moisture underneath. The result is salmon that is golden and flavorful on the outside, perfectly tender and flaky on the inside, and on the table in 12 minutes flat. No splatter, no babysitting, no stress. Just consistently excellent salmon every single time.
Ingredients
Instructions
Remove salmon from fridge 10 minutes before cooking. Pat completely dry with paper towels.
Mix smoked paprika, garlic powder, brown sugar, cumin, cayenne, onion powder, salt, and pepper in a small bowl.
Brush salmon fillets with olive oil on all sides. Press spice rub firmly onto the top and sides of each fillet.
Preheat air fryer to 400°F for 3 to 5 minutes.
Place salmon skin-side down in the air fryer basket with space between each fillet. Cook at 400°F for 10 to 12 minutes without flipping until the crust is caramelized and the salmon flakes easily.
Rest for 2 minutes. Garnish with fresh parsley and serve with lemon wedges.
Nutrition
- Calories
- Approximately 380 kcal per serving
