Description
A simple and delicious air fryer salmon recipe that delivers perfectly cooked, flaky salmon with a crispy skin. This easy-to-make dish is marinated with olive oil, garlic powder, salt, pepper, and fresh lemon juice, then air fried to perfection in just 10 minutes. Ideal for a healthy weeknight dinner or elegant meal.
Ingredients
Scale
Salmon
- 4 pieces Salmon Fillets (6 ounces each, skin-on)
Marinade
- 2 tablespoons Extra Virgin Olive Oil
- 1 teaspoon Garlic Powder
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Freshly ground Pepper
- 1 tablespoon Freshly squeezed Lemon Juice
Garnish (optional)
- 1 tablespoon Fresh Herbs (chopped dill or parsley)
Instructions
- Preheat the air fryer: Set your air fryer to 400°F (200°C) and allow it to come to temperature for best cooking results.
- Dry the salmon: Use paper towels to pat the salmon fillets dry, ensuring the skin will crisp up nicely.
- Prepare the marinade: In a small bowl, mix together olive oil, garlic powder, salt, and pepper to create a flavorful marinade.
- Marinate the salmon: Drizzle the marinade evenly over each salmon fillet and let them rest for 10-15 minutes to absorb the flavors.
- Add lemon juice: Squeeze fresh lemon juice over the marinated salmon fillets for a bright, tangy flavor.
- Prepare the air fryer basket: Lightly spray the basket with cooking spray to prevent sticking, then place the salmon fillets skin-side down in a single layer.
- Cook the salmon: Air fry the salmon for 8-10 minutes until it turns opaque and flakes easily with a fork, indicating it is fully cooked.
- Flip if desired: About halfway through cooking, check the salmon and flip the fillets if you want to achieve uniform crispiness on both sides.
- Rest the salmon: Remove the salmon from the air fryer and let it rest for one minute to allow the juices to redistribute.
- Serve: Plate the salmon fillets and garnish with fresh herbs such as chopped dill or parsley for added color and aroma, then serve warm.
Notes
- Make sure not to overcrowd the air fryer basket to allow even air circulation and crispy skin.
- Adjust salt and pepper amounts according to your taste preferences.
- Using skin-on salmon helps protect the flesh during cooking and provides a crispy texture.
- If you don’t have fresh lemon juice, bottled lemon juice can be used but fresh is preferred for flavor.
- Leftover salmon can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.
