Air Fryer Salmon Recipe (quick and easy)
This easy air fryer salmon recipe is flaky, juicy, and seasoned just right. It’s full of flavor and cooks in under 10 minutes, making it perfect for a quick weeknight dinner or an elegant dinner for two.
Servings 2
Equipment
Ingredients
- 2 salmon fillets (skin on or skinless)
- ¼ teaspoon salt (or to taste)
- ⅛ teaspoon ground black pepper (or to taste)
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
- ½ teaspoon brown sugar
- ½ teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- cooking oil spray
Instructions
- Mix the seasonings and olive oil: To a small bowl, mix the olive oil, salt, pepper, onion powder, garlic powder, smoked paprika, brown sugar, and Italian seasoning.
- Pat the salmon dry with a paper towel and brush the salmon all over the tops and sides with the oil seasoning mixture.
- Spray the bottom of the air fryer basket with cooking oil. Preheat the air fryer to 400 degrees Fahrenheit (this takes about 5 minutes).
- Once the air fryer is ready, add the salmon to the air fryer in a single layer (skin down if using skin on salmon), and cook 7 to 10 minutes depending on how thick your salmon is and your desired doneness. Salmon should flake with a fork when done (no flipping required).
- Once done, remove the salmon from the air fryer and enjoy with your favorite side dishes.
Air Fryer Salmon From Frozen Instructions:
- To cook this recipe from frozen, follow the recipe as directed and add an additional 8 to 10 minutes of cook time. The cook time will depend on how thick the frozen salmon is. I use the frozen wild caught salmon from Costco and it turns out great!
Notes
Recipe Variations And Substitutions:
- Try switching up the flavor by using lemon pepper seasoning and finishing the salmon with a squeeze of fresh lemon juice.
- For a bolder option, use Cajun seasoning for a flavorful twist.
- Store leftovers in the refrigerator in an airtight container for 3 to 4 days.
- To Reheat:
- Air Fryer: Reheat at 350 degrees Fahrenheit for 2 to 3 minutes until warmed.
- Microwave: Heat in the microwave 15 seconds at a time until warm throughout.
- Pat the salmon dry before adding the olive oil and seasonings so the outside can develop a tasty crust when cooking.
- The exact air fryer salmon time depends on the thickness of your fillet, but most cook in 7 to 10 minutes at 400 degrees Fahrenheit.
- Don’t overcook your salmon. Salmon is easy to overcook, so make sure to check on it after 5 minutes of cooking.
- Preheat the air fryer for the most accurate cooking time and best texture and flavor.
- If you would like to cook more than two salmon fillets, this recipe can easily be doubled to 4 salmon fillets with the same cook time listed in the recipe. Just be sure to space the salmon fillets half an inch apart while cooking for the best texture.
Nutrition
Calories: 376kcal | Carbohydrates: 3g | Protein: 34g | Fat: 25g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 6g | Monounsaturated Fat: 14g | Cholesterol: 94mg | Sodium: 367mg | Potassium: 868mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 323IU | Vitamin C: 0.1mg | Calcium: 34mg | Iron: 2mg
