Description
Achieve restaurant-quality crispy salmon at home with this quick air fryer recipe. Seasoned with garlic, onion, paprika, and lemon, it’s a flavorful weeknight staple in 20 minutes.
Ingredients
Skin-on Salmon Fillets (2 fillets)
Garlic Powder (1 teaspoon)
Onion Powder (1 teaspoon)
Paprika (1 teaspoon)
Salt (1/2 teaspoon)
Black Pepper (1/4 teaspoon)
Lemon Juice (to taste)
Instructions
Pat the salmon fillets dry using paper towels.
In a small bowl, combine garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, salt, and black pepper.
Evenly rub the seasoning mixture over both sides of the salmon fillets.
Place the fillets in the air fryer basket, skin-side down.
Air fry at 375°F (190°C) for 8-10 minutes, or until the salmon is cooked through and the skin is crispy.
Squeeze fresh lemon juice over the top before serving.
Notes
Use fresh garlic minced as a substitute for garlic powder.
Add a dollop of Greek yogurt or avocado for extra richness.
Serve with roasted vegetables or a green salad for a complete meal.
Adjust cooking time based on fillet thickness.
- Prep Time: 10
- Cook Time: 8
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Air Frying
- Cuisine: North American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 of 2 servings
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 13g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Carbohydrates: 0g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 65mg