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Air Fryer Salmon

Find the ultimate guide for how to cook salmon in the air fryer! Easy and fast, air fryer salmon is a healthy weeknight dinner your family will love.
Prep Time3 minutes
Cook Time8 minutes
Total Time11 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Keyword: air fried salmon, air fryer salmon, how to air fry salmon, how to cook salmon in the air fryer
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 273kcal

Equipment

  • Air Fryer
  • Small bowl
  • measuring spoons

Ingredients

  • 4 (6 ounce) Salmon filets, with or without skin
  • 1 Tablespoon olive oil
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder (optional)

Instructions

  • Preheat your air fryer to 400 degrees F
  • Brush each salmon filet with the olive oil, brushing both sides of the fish.
    4 (6 ounce) Salmon filets, with or without skin, 1 Tablespoon olive oil
  • In a small bowl, mix the salt, pepper and garlic powder. Sprinkle the seasoning mix over the salmon filets.
    1/4 teaspoon salt, 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper, 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder (optional)
  • Place the salmon filets in the basket of your air fryer, If using filets with the skin on, make sure the skin side is down in the air fryer.
  • Cook in the air fryer for 8 minutes. When fully cooked, the fish will easily flake apart with a fork.

Nutrition

Serving: 1serving | Calories: 273kcal | Carbohydrates: 0.1g | Protein: 34g | Fat: 14g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 5g | Monounsaturated Fat: 6g | Cholesterol: 94mg | Sodium: 220mg | Potassium: 835mg | Fiber: 0.03g | Vitamin A: 69IU | Calcium: 21mg | Iron: 1mg