Air Fryer Salmon Recipe
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
2 mins
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Cook Time
8 mins
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Total Time
10 mins
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Servings
4 servings
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Calories
275 kcal
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Course
Main Course, Dinner
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Cuisine
American
Air Fryer Salmon Recipe
Description
This recipe prepares salmon filets in the air fryer by first brushing them with a marinade mixing olive oil, Dijon mustard, lemon juice, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. This combination seasons the fish evenly, providing tangy, savory, and slightly pungent notes. Air frying at 400°F for about 7-10 minutes cooks the salmon quickly while retaining moisture and developing a delicate texture.
The finishing touch is added by grating fresh lemon zest over the cooked salmon and squeezing additional lemon juice, enhancing the brightness and balancing the richness of the fish. The result is a filet with tender, flaky flesh and a subtle seasoned crust.
Serving with lemon wedges allows adding more fresh acidity as desired. This method offers a fast and controlled way to cook salmon with minimal cleanup and a reliable tender outcome.
Ingredients
- 4 salmon 6 oz each, from a 1 1/2 lb filet, filets
- 1 Tbsp olive oil
- 1 1/2 tsp Dijon mustard
- lemon reserved to garnish, zest from 1
- 1 tsp lemon juice plus lemon wedges to serve
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp salt fine sea salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper freshly ground
- parsley to garnish, optional
Instructions
- Grease the bottom of your air fryer basket with cooking spray or brush with oil to prevent sticking. Arrange salmon filets in the air fryer basket in a single layer.
- In a small bowl, stir together the oil, dijon, lemon juice, garlic powder, salt and pepper. Brush the mixture over the top and sides of each filet. Air fry at 400ºF for 7-10 minutes, depending on the thickness of the filet and the type of air fryer you have. Air fry until the internal temperature reaches 145ºF on an instant-read thermometer.
- Transfer cooked salmon to a platter, grate lemon zest over the salmon and squeeze lemon juice over the top to serve. Serve with lemon wedges to squeeze more juice if desired.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 275 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 275kcal | 14% |
| Carbs | 1g | |
| Protein | 34g | 68% |
| Fat | 14g | 22% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 5g | 29% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 6g | 30% |
| Cholesterol | 94mg | 31% |
| Sodium | 386mg | 16% |
| Potassium | 843mg | 18% |
| Fiber | 0.2g | 1% |
| Sugar | 0.1g | 0% |
| Vitamin A | 70IU | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 0.5mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 23mg | 2% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
5
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