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Air Fryer Salmon Recipe
This easy Air Fryer Salmon is perfect for healthy meal prep! Customizable with your favorite seasonings, it cooks in minutes for a delicious, flaky, and protein-packed meal that makes easy to eat well during even the busiest of weeks.
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
15 mins
Servings: 2 servings
Calories: 309 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 2 (6-ounce) salmon filets about 1 to 1 1/2 inches thick (see note 1)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 teaspoons Cajun Seasoning (see note 2)
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat air fryer to 380 degrees. Pat salmon filets dry with a paper towel. In a small bowl, combine Cajun Seasoning, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon pepper. Drizzle filets with olive oil and sprinkle with seasoning blend, coating all sides evenly.
- Spray air fryer basket with cooking spray. Transfer filets to the basket, skin-side down, ensuring space between the filets to allow air to circulate. Air fry at 380 degrees until filets flake easily with a fork or paring knife, about 8 to 10 minutes.
- Flip halfway through to ensure even cooking. (The internal temperature should reach 145 degrees in the thickest part.)
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Notes
- Salmon: If using skin-on salmon, use a sharp knife to score skin-side of salmon filet 2-3 times, about 1-inch apart, without slashing into flesh prior to seasoning. Start salmon filets skin-side down in the air fryer basket. Ensure filets are of a similar size to ensure even cooking. Thaw fish overnight in the refrigerator. To thaw frozen cod quickly, place in a sealed bag under cool running tap water for 20 to 30 minutes.
- Seasonings: Make your own homemade Cajun seasoning with garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, Italian seasoning, thyme, cayenne pepper, and salt. Or try any of my other DIY spice blends.
- Yield: This recipe yields two entree-sized filets.
- Storage: Store up to 3 to 4 days in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
Nutrition Information
Serving
1 filet
Calories
309kcal
(15%)
Carbohydrates
1g
(0%)
Protein
34g
(68%)
Fat
18g
(28%)
Saturated Fat
3g
(15%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
5g
Monounsaturated Fat
9g
Cholesterol
94mg
(31%)
Sodium
76mg
(3%)
Potassium
879mg
(25%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
0.2g
(0%)
Vitamin A
1053IU
(21%)
Vitamin C
0.02mg
(0%)
Calcium
25mg
(3%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 2servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 309
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1 filet | |
| Calories | 309kcal | 15% |
| Carbohydrates | 1g | 0% |
| Protein | 34g | 68% |
| Fat | 18g | 28% |
| Saturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 5g | 29% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 9g | 45% |
| Cholesterol | 94mg | 31% |
| Sodium | 76mg | 3% |
| Potassium | 879mg | 19% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 0.2g | 0% |
| Vitamin A | 1053IU | 21% |
| Vitamin C | 0.02mg | 0% |
| Calcium | 25mg | 3% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.