Air Fryer Salmon
Air fry salmon at 400°F for 8 minutes skin-side down, no flipping needed.
Cook Temp
400°F
200°C
Total Time
13
minutes
Flip At
N/A
Servings
2
🌡️ Internal temp target: 145°F (63°C)
Basket-style air fryers: use stated temp. Oven-style (larger capacity): add 2–3 min or increase temp by 10°F.
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Ingredients
- 2 filletsSalmon fillets (6 oz each)
- 1 tbspOlive oil
- 1 tbspLemon juice
- 1/2 tspGarlic powder
- 1/2 tspPaprika
- 1/2 tspSalt
- 1/4 tspBlack pepper
Instructions
- 1
Pat salmon fillets dry with paper towels.
- 2
Brush with olive oil and lemon juice.
- 3
Season with garlic powder, paprika, salt, and pepper.
- 4
Preheat air fryer to 400°F (200°C) for 2 minutes.
- 5
Place salmon skin-side down in the basket.
- 6
Cook for 8 minutes. No flipping needed.
- 7
Check that internal temperature reaches 145°F (63°C).
Nutrition (per serving)
350
Calories
34g
Protein
22g
Fat
0g
Carbs
Nutritional values are estimates and may vary.
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Gear Used in This Recipe
ThermoPro Instant Read Thermometer
Nail the perfect 145°F every time.
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