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Air Fryer Salmon
This quick air fryer salmon recipe makes perfectly crisp, moist fillets. Pair with vegetables or potatoes for an easy, healthy meal!
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
8 mins
Total Time
18 mins
Servings:
2
servings
Calories:
313 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 2 salmon about 6 ounces each, fillets
- Pinch kosher salt
- Pinch black pepper ground
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar or honey
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- ½ tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
- ½ tablespoon soy sauce low sodium
- ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
- Pinch ground ginger optional
Instructions
- With paper towels, pat the salmon dry. Sprinkle lightly on both sides with salt and pepper.
- For easy cleanup, line the air fryer basket with aluminum foil. Preheat the air fryer to 400 degrees F according to the manufacturer’s instructions (for my air fryer, that is 3 minutes).
- In a small bowl or larger liquid measuring cup, mix together the brown sugar, Dijon, oil, soy sauce, garlic powder, and ginger (if using). Spoon all over the top of the salmon.
- Slide out the air fryer basket and set it on a heatproof surface. Place the fillets in the basket so that they are not touching.
- Cook the salmon in the air fryer for 6 to 11 minutes, depending upon their thickness and your model (fillets around 1 inch will need 8 to 9 minutes). Do not overcook or the salmon will be dry. Salmon is done when it registers 145 degrees F on an instant read thermometer (I remove mine a few degrees early, let it rest, then the carryover cooking finishes the job). Check it a few times towards the end to make sure it doesn’t overcook.
- Transfer to a serving plate. Enjoy hot, with a sprinkle of additional salt and pepper as desired.
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Notes
- TO STORE: Refrigerate salmon in an airtight storage container for up to 2 days.
- TO REHEAT: Gently reheat leftovers in a skillet on the stovetop over medium-low heat until just warmed through.
Nutrition Information
Serving
1(of 2)
Calories
313kcal
(16%)
Carbohydrates
10g
(3%)
Protein
34g
(68%)
Fat
15g
(23%)
Saturated Fat
2g
(10%)
Cholesterol
94mg
(31%)
Potassium
861mg
(18%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
9g
(18%)
Vitamin A
73IU
(1%)
Vitamin C
1mg
(1%)
Calcium
26mg
(3%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 2 servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 313
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1(of 2) | |
| Calories | 313kcal | 16% |
| Carbohydrates | 10g | 3% |
| Protein | 34g | 68% |
| Fat | 15g | 23% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Cholesterol | 94mg | 31% |
| Potassium | 861mg | 18% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 9g | 18% |
| Vitamin A | 73IU | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 26mg | 3% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.