Description
This Healthy Air Fryer Salmon delivers a perfectly flaky texture and crispy edges in under 15 minutes, focusing on high-quality fats and lean protein with a simple spice rub.
Ingredients
Scale
2 fillets 6oz Salmo
1 Tablespoon Avocado Oil
1 teaspoon Smoked Paprika
1/2 teaspoon Garlic Powder
1/2 teaspoon Onion Powder
Salt and Black Pepper To Taste
Lemon Wedges for Serving
Instructions
- Remove salmon fillets from the refrigerator and pat them dry with a paper towel
- In a small bowl, mix smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper. Coat the salmon with avocado oil, then rub the spice mixture on the fish
- Preheat air fryer to 400°F (200°C) for 3 minutes
- Place seasoned fillets in the air fryer basket in a single layer without touching
- Air fry salmon for 7 to 10 minutes depending on thickness, aiming for medium-doneness
- Remove from basket and let rest for 2 minutes before serving with lemon juice
Notes
Use a digital meat thermometer to check the internal temperature for perfect doneness.
- Prep Time: 10 mins
- Cook Time: 10 mins
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Air Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 fillet
- Calories: 320 kcal
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: To Taste
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 1g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 34g
- Cholesterol: 70mg