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Easy Air Fryer Salmon
Air Fryer Salmon is a quick and easy salmon recipe, perfect for those busy weeknights. Ready in under 15 minutes, this flavorful and moist salmon is sure to be a crowd pleaser!
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
13 mins
Servings: 4 portions
Calories: 272 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 4 salmon portions about 6 ounces each, skin-on or skinless
- 4 tablespoons lemon juice
- 2 teaspoons extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 2 teaspoons minced garlic about 2 cloves
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- 2 tablespoons minced fresh dill
- lemon slices for serving (optional)
Instructions
- In a shallow dish, combine 4 tablespoons lemon juice, 2 teaspoons extra virgin olive oil, 1 tablespoon soy sauce, and 2 teaspoons minced garlic.
- Add 4 salmon portions to the dish and flip to coat both sides in the marinade.
- Sprinkle each portion evenly with 1/2 teaspoon salt, 1/2 teaspoon black pepper, and 1/2 teaspoon paprika.
- Preheat the air fryer to 400 degrees Fahrenheit (204 degrees Celsius) for 5 minutes.
- Spritz the air fryer basket with cooking oil. Place salmon portions in a single layer in the basket.
- Cook at 400 degrees Fahrenheit (204 degrees Celsius) for 8 to 10 minutes, depending on the thickness of the filets, or until the internal temperature reaches 145 degrees Fahrenheit (63 degrees Celsius) and the salmon flakes easily with a fork.
- Remove salmon from the air fryer and sprinkle with 2 tablespoons minced fresh dill.
- Serve immediately, garnished with lemon slices if desired.
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Nutrition Information
Serving
4ounces
Calories
272kcal
(14%)
Carbohydrates
3g
(1%)
Protein
35g
(70%)
Fat
13g
(20%)
Saturated Fat
2g
(10%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
5g
Monounsaturated Fat
5g
Cholesterol
94mg
(31%)
Sodium
622mg
(26%)
Potassium
927mg
(26%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
1g
(2%)
Vitamin A
764IU
(15%)
Vitamin C
12mg
(13%)
Calcium
42mg
(4%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4portions
Amount Per Serving
Calories 272
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 4ounces | |
| Calories | 272kcal | 14% |
| Carbohydrates | 3g | 1% |
| Protein | 35g | 70% |
| Fat | 13g | 20% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 5g | 29% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Cholesterol | 94mg | 31% |
| Sodium | 622mg | 26% |
| Potassium | 927mg | 20% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 764IU | 15% |
| Vitamin C | 12mg | 13% |
| Calcium | 42mg | 4% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.