Easy Air Fryer Salmon
A simple and scrumptious air fryer salmon recipe that is healthy, delicious, and perfect for weeknights.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: 2 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Air Frying
- Cuisine: Seafood
- Diet: Pescatarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 salmon fillets (5–8 oz. each)
- 1 1/2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon coarse sea salt
- Pinch of pepper
Instructions
- Rinse the salmon fillets under cold water and pat them dry with a paper towel.
- Combine the brown sugar, Italian seasoning, paprika, garlic powder, sea salt, and black pepper in a small bowl.
- Rub the spice mixture evenly over the top of each salmon fillet.
- Set your air fryer to 400°F (200°C) and let it heat up for about 3 minutes.
- Place the seasoned salmon fillets in the air fryer basket, skin-side down, ensuring they don’t overlap.
- Cook the salmon for about 8-10 minutes, checking for flakiness.
- Allow the salmon to rest for a few minutes before serving.
Notes
Serve with sautéed veggies or a vibrant salad for a complete meal. Add lemon juice for a zesty kick.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 salmon fillet
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 34g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
Keywords: salmon, air fryer, easy recipes, healthy dinner, seafood