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overhead view of an air fryer salmon filet on a bed of lettuce topped with lime wedges.

Air Fryer Salmon Recipe

Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 14 minutes
Total Time: 19 minutes
Servings: 2 people
Calories: 285kcal
Author: Becky Hardin
Cook up the most delicious salmon in your air fryer with this easy recipe. Perfectly cooked every single time, this seasoned air fryer salmon is perfect for a healthy weeknight meal.
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Ingredients

  • 2 salmon fillets skin-on (6-8 ounces each)
  • 2 teaspoons olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • ½ teaspoon kosher salt
  • ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
  • ½ teaspoon ground paprika
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder

Instructions

  • Preheat an air fryer to 400°F for 5 minutes.
  • In a small bowl, whisk the oil, oregano, salt, pepper, paprika, and garlic powder together.
    2 teaspoons olive oil, 1 teaspoon dried oregano, ½ teaspoon kosher salt, ½ teaspoon ground black pepper, ½ teaspoon ground paprika, ½ teaspoon garlic powder
    seasoning blend in a white bowl with a spoon.
  • Brush the spice mixture on top of the salmon fillets.
    2 salmon fillets
    2 seasoned salmon filets on a cutting board.
  • Set the salmon, skin side down, in the preheated air fryer basket.
    2 seasoned salmon filets in the basket of an air fryer.
  • Air fry for 8-9 minutes depending on the size of the fillets.

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Notes

  • Make sure that the air fryer is fully pre heated before adding the salmon so that it cooks through evenly.
  • Place the salmon skin side down in the air fryer basket.
  • The cooking time may vary depending on the thickness of the fillets. The flesh should easily flake when they are done.
Storage: Store air fryer salmon in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days or in the freezer for up to 4 months.

    Nutrition

    Serving: 1fillet | Calories: 285kcal | Carbohydrates: 2g | Protein: 34g | Fat: 15g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 5g | Monounsaturated Fat: 7g | Cholesterol: 94mg | Sodium: 657mg | Potassium: 873mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 0.1g | Vitamin A: 334IU | Vitamin C: 0.04mg | Calcium: 41mg | Iron: 2mg