Air-Fryer Salmon

User Reviews

5.0

6 reviews
Excellent
  • Prep Time

    3 mins

  • Cook Time

    3 mins

  • Servings

    4

  • Calories

    2917 kcal

  • Course

    Dinner

  • Cuisine

    Mediterranean

Air-Fryer Salmon

Juicy salmon with crispy edges cooks fast in the air fryer and has loads of flavor thanks to a quick wet rub in extra virgin olive oil, garlic, lemon zest, and spices.

I Made This!

Be the first!

Save this

Be the first!

Ingredients

Servings
  • 1 1/2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1/2 tsp lemon zest
  • 2 garlic cloves, grated
  • 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
  • 1/2 tsp dried thyme or za'atar
  • 1/4 tsp ground cumin
  • kosher salt
  • black pepper
  • 4 (6-ounce) skin on salmon fillets (or one 1 1/2 pound salmon fillet, sliced into 4 equal pieces)
Add to Shopping List

Instructions

  1. Mix the marinade. Preheat the air fryer to 400°F. In a large bowl combine olive oil, lemon zest, garlic, smoked paprika, dried thyme or za’atar, ground cumin, and a pinch each of salt and pepper. Whisk to combine.
  2. Prep the salmon. Pat each salmon fillet dry on all sides. Add salmon to the olive oil mixture, turning to completely coat each piece.
  3. Air fry the salmon. Transfer the salmon fillets to the air fryer basket, skin side down, leaving space between each one. Air fry the fish until the fillets are beginning to brown at the edges and are cooked through. This will take 8 to 10 minutes for a thicker cut and 5 to 7 minutes for a thinner fillet. 
  4. Rest the salmon. Set the salmon aside to rest for a few minutes.

Notes

  • to browse quality Mediterranean ingredients including the
  • cumin
  • ,
  • za’atar
  • and
  • smoked paprika
  • used in this recipe. 
  • Air fryer salmon fillets should register 140°F using an instant read thermometer at the thickest part of the filet. If you start to see white on the edges of your salmon, it’s done! Keep these factors in mind and don’t hesitate to check the fish often to ensure you don’t overcook it. 
  • Air-fryer salmon will continue to cook with carryover heat as the fish rests. Giving it a few minutes to rest will result in the best texture, without overcooking.
  • The USDA recommends cooking salmon to 145°F, which these fillets will reach as they rest thanks to carryover cooking. 
  • Once cooled, store leftover salmon in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to four days.
  • Visit our shop to browse quality Mediterranean ingredients including the cumin, za’atar and smoked paprika used in this recipe. 
  • How do you know when air-fryer salmon is done? Air fryer salmon fillets should register 140°F using an instant read thermometer at the thickest part of the filet. If you start to see white on the edges of your salmon, it’s done! Keep these factors in mind and don’t hesitate to check the fish often to ensure you don’t overcook it. 
  • Carryover cooking: Air-fryer salmon will continue to cook with carryover heat as the fish rests. Giving it a few minutes to rest will result in the best texture, without overcooking. The USDA recommends cooking salmon to 145°F, which these fillets will reach as they rest thanks to carryover cooking. 
  • Storage: Once cooled, store leftover salmon in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to four days.

Nutrition Information

Show Details
Calories 291.7kcal (15%) Carbohydrates 0.8g (0%) Protein 33.9g (68%) Fat 16.1g (25%) Saturated Fat 2.4g (12%) Polyunsaturated Fat 4.9g Monounsaturated Fat 7.4g Cholesterol 93.5mg (31%) Sodium 75.6mg (3%) Potassium 848.4mg (24%) Fiber 0.2g (1%) Sugar 0.1g (0%) Vitamin A 197.7IU (4%) Vitamin C 0.9mg (1%) Calcium 27.6mg (3%) Iron 1.7mg (9%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 2917 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories 291.7kcal 15%
Carbohydrates 0.8g 0%
Protein 33.9g 68%
Fat 16.1g 25%
Saturated Fat 2.4g 12%
Polyunsaturated Fat 4.9g 29%
Monounsaturated Fat 7.4g 37%
Cholesterol 93.5mg 31%
Sodium 75.6mg 3%
Potassium 848.4mg 18%
Fiber 0.2g 1%
Sugar 0.1g 0%
Vitamin A 197.7IU 4%
Vitamin C 0.9mg 1%
Calcium 27.6mg 3%
Iron 1.7mg 9%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

Genuine Reviews

User Reviews

Overall Rating

5.0

6 reviews
Excellent

Write a Review

Drag & drop files here or click to upload
Other Recipes

You'll Also Love

Air Fryer Salmon Bites

Mediterranean, American, Mexican
5.0 (15 reviews)

Easy Air Fryer Crispy Chicken Wraps (Healthy Recipe)

Mediterranean, American, International
5.0 (3 reviews)

Air Fryer Chicken Breast

Mediterranean, American, Air Fryerx
5.0 (51 reviews)

Air Fryer Meatballs

Mediterranean, Italian, American
5.0 (12 reviews)

Honey Air Fryer Halloumi

Mediterranean
0.0 (0 reviews)

Easy Air Fryer Falafels

Mediterranean
(0 reviews)

Air Fryer Greek chicken kebabs

Mediterranean
0.0 (0 reviews)

The Best Salmon Burgers Recipe

Mediterranean, American
5.0 (12 reviews)

Harissa Glazed Salmon

Mediterranean
5.0 (54 reviews)

Creamy Mediterranean Salmon Pasta

Mediterranean, American
0.0 (0 reviews)

Simple Mediterranean Salmon (Sheet Pan Meal!)

Mediterranean, International
0.0 (0 reviews)

Baked Salmon in Foil

Mediterranean, American
5.0 (15 reviews)

Greek Salmon Salad

Mediterranean, Greek
4.5 (6 reviews)

Herby Salmon Cakes

Mediterranean
5.0 (15 reviews)

Herb Crusted Roasted Salmon

Mediterranean
5.0 (27 reviews)