Air Fryer Salmon Recipe
This easy air fryer salmon recipe is made with tender salmon fillets and a simple homemade seasoning blend, then cooked until flaky, flavorful, and perfectly moist. Ready in less than 15 minutes, it is a quick and healthy dinner for busy weeknights.
Ingredients
Instructions
Preheat: Preheat the air fryer to 400°F, if your air fryer requires preheating.
Prepare the seasoning: In a small bowl, mix together the brown sugar, paprika, dried thyme, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper until well combined.
Prepare the salmon fillets: Pat the salmon dry with paper towels to remove excess moisture. Brush each fillet with olive oil, then season generously on the top and sides with the prepared spice mixture (it's ok if you don't use it all).
Arrange the salmon in the air fryer basket: Place the seasoned salmon fillets in the air fryer basket in a single layer, skin-side down, leaving a little space between each piece so the hot air can circulate evenly.
Cook until flaky and fully cooked: Air fry for 7 to 9 minutes, depending on the thickness of the fillets, or until the salmon flakes easily with a fork and reaches an internal temperature of 145°F at the thickest part.
Serve and enjoy. Carefully remove the cooked salmon from the air fryer and transfer it to a plate. Serve immediately with fresh lemon wedges and chopped parsley, if desired.
Nutrition
- Calories
- 310 kcal
- Carbohydrate Content
- 9 g
- Protein Content
- 34 g
- Fat Content
- 15 g
- Saturated Fat Content
- 2 g
- Cholesterol Content
- 94 mg
- Sodium Content
- 661 mg
- Fiber Content
- 2 g
- Sugar Content
- 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat Content
- 11 g
- Serving Size
- 1 serving
