Description
These Air Fryer Salmon Fillets deliver a delicate, golden-brown crust while remaining incredibly moist and succulent with every forkful. The intense heat locks in the natural juices, creating a vibrant contrast between the crispy exterior and tender, flaky meat, making healthy eating look and taste spectacular.
Ingredients
Scale
4 (6-ounce) Fresh Salmon Fillets
2 Tablespoons Avocado Oil
1 Teaspoon Smoked Paprika
1 Teaspoon Garlic Powder
1 Tablespoon Raw Honey or Maple Syrup
Sea Salt & Black Pepper to taste
Fresh Lemon Slices for garnish
1 Tablespoon Fresh Parsley, chopped
Instructions
- Start by taking your salmon out of the refrigerator about 15 minutes before cooking and pat them dry with a paper towel
- Preheat the air fryer to 400°F (200°C)
- In a small bowl, whisk together the avocado oil, honey, smoked paprika, garlic powder, sea salt, and black pepper
- Generously coat each salmon fillet with the seasoning mixture
- Place the coated salmon fillets in the air fryer basket in a single layer
- Air fry the salmon at 400°F for 8 to 12 minutes, checking for doneness at the 8-minute mark
- Let the fillets rest for 2 to 3 minutes, then garnish with fresh lemon juice and parsley before serving
Notes
Avoid overcooking the salmon as it continues to cook after being removed from the air fryer.
Use a non-stick basket or parchment paper in the air fryer to prevent sticking.
- Prep Time: 20 mins
- Cook Time: 10 mins
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Air Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 fillet
- Calories: 320 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 280 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: N/A
- Trans Fat: N/A
- Carbohydrates: 4 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 34 g
- Cholesterol: N/A