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This Air Fryer Salmon Recipe is incredibly delicious! In the air fryer, salmon comes out perfectly browned and you get tender, juicy, flaky salmon. Best of all, this healthy meal takes just 10 minutes to make! That's it! 2. Rub the seasonings into the flesh of the fillet. (If your fillets are skinless, rub both sides). 3. Place the fillets in the preheated air fryer basket, skin side down in a single layer. 4. Bake 10 minutes, then serve your delicious, air fryer salmon! What temperature should salmon be cooked to?Why Cook Salmon in The Air Fryer?
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FAQ
Salmon should be cooked to an internal temperature reaches 145° measured at the thickest part of the fillet. The safest, best way to measure this is using a meat thermometer. I use an instant read thermometer.
Should I take the skin off the salmon before air frying?
No, you should leave the skin on. The skin protects the tender flesh while it's cooking. You can even eat the salmon skin, which is delicious when crispy.
How long does cooked salmon keep?
You can keep cooked salmon in an airtight container in the fridge for 2-3 days. Leftover salmon is delicious in salads, sandwiches and other recipes, like this quick and easy Salmon Spinach Pasta.
What to Serve With Air Fried Salmon?
Salmon goes well with almost any side dish! Besides asparagus, try Sautéed Green Beans With Lemon & Garlic, Air Fryer Carrots, Cabbage Stir-Fry (especially if you brush the salmon with Honey Teriyaki Sauce) or Sautéed Beet Greens.
For more side dish choices to serve with salmon, check out this collection of recipes: 21 Air Fryer Vegetable Recipes.
Salads are another great pairing for salmon. I especially like it with Shaved Brussels Sprouts Salad With Apples or Southwestern Quinoa Salad. And be sure to serve it with plenty of lemon wedges and tartar sauce.
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Recipe
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- ▢ 4 salmon fillets boneless
- ▢ 1 tablespoon olive oil
- ▢ 1 teaspoon paprika
- ▢ 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- ▢ ½ teaspoon salt
- ▢ ½ teaspoon pepper
Preheat the air fryer to 400°
Pat the salmon filets dry with paper towel
Rub the salmon fillets all over with olive oil
Sprinkle the fillets with paprika, garlic powder, salt and pepper and rub the seasonings into the flesh.
Place fillets, without crowding, in a single layer in the air fryer basket
Cook 8-10 minutes until cooked through.
Serve with lemon wedges and tarter sauce.
- You can use fresh or frozen salmon, just thaw frozen salmon completely before cooking.
- You can buy precut fillets, or cut a large fillet into portions yourself. Try to cut the portions into equal size to ensure even cooking.
- For best results, pat the fillets dry with paper towels before brushing them with oil and seasonings.
- This recipe is delicious just exactly as written, However, if you have extra time, you can refrigerate the fillets after rubbing with oil and seasonings for an hour or two before air frying them. This step will really maximize the flavour.
- My salmon fillets were about 2 inches thick and I cooked them in two batches for 10 minutes. This cooking time is approximate and depends on the thickness of the salmon fillets, and your individual air fryer.
Serving: 1g | Calories: 277kcal | Carbohydrates: 1g | Protein: 34g | Fat: 14g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 94mg | Sodium: 366mg | Potassium: 857mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 316IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 23mg | Iron: 2mg