Air Fryer Salmon

Name: Air Fryer Salmon
Prep time: 3 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 13 min
Yield: 4 serving
Ingredients: 1 pound salmon; 1 teaspoon paprika; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon pepper

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Prep Time
3 mins
Cook Time
3 mins
Total Time
13 mins
Servings
4
Calories
314 kcal
Course
Main Course
Cuisine
American

Air Fryer Salmon

Iris Warren

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Air fryer salmon is quick and healthy! Get perfectly cooked and crispy salmon with minimal effort and cleanup in just a few minutes.

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Ingredients

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1 pound salmon cut into 2-4 portions
1 teaspoon paprika
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper

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Instructions

If necessary trim the salmon into pieces that will fit in your air fryer basket. There is no need to remove the skin.
Put the salmon skin side down on a cutting board. Mix the paprika, salt and pepper and sprinkle it over the top of the fish.
Put a sheet of parchment paper (with holes) in the bottom of the air fryer. You can make this without parchment paper, but it simplifies cleanup and keeps the salmon skin from sticking to the basket.
Transfer the salmon fillets to the air fryer basket, skin side down. Cook at 400 degrees F for 8 minutes. There is no need to flip the salmon during the cooking time.
Check the salmon by testing it with a fork. If it is pinkish opaque colored and flakes easily it is done. Alternately, you can use an instant read thermometer. The salmon is done at 145 degrees F.
If it isn't done air fry it at 400 F for another 1-2 minutes until it is done.

Notes

Cooking time will vary based on your air fryer and the thickness of the salmon. I used salmon just under an inch thick and cooked it in my 5.8 quart Corsori air fryer.
Change up the seasoning for different flavors. Other seasoning ideas include Cajun seasoning, lemon pepper, seasoned salt or Old Bay.
If you are cooking frozen fillets increase the cooking time to 12-15 minutes. I would suggest using an instant read thermometer for frozen fillets instead of relying on the fork test. I prefer to thaw the salmon before cooking it.

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Serving 1g Calories 314kcal (16%) Carbohydrates 1g (0%) Protein 34g (68%) Fat 19g (29%) Saturated Fat 4g (20%) Polyunsaturated Fat 13g Cholesterol 95mg (32%) Sodium 445mg (19%)