Air Fryer Salmon Fillets (Printable)
Crispy, tender salmon fillets ready in 15 minutes with a zesty lemon-garlic marinade.
# What You Need:
→ Fish
01 - 2 salmon fillets (6–7 oz each, skin-on or skinless)
→ Marinade & Seasoning
02 - 1 tablespoon olive oil
03 - 1 teaspoon lemon juice
04 - 1 teaspoon garlic powder
05 - ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
06 - ½ teaspoon salt
07 - ¼ teaspoon black pepper
08 - 1 teaspoon fresh dill or parsley, chopped (optional)
→ To Serve
09 - Lemon wedges
# Steps:
01 - Set air fryer to 400°F and preheat for 3 minutes.
02 - Pat salmon fillets completely dry with paper towels to ensure crispy skin.
03 - In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, garlic powder, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper until evenly combined.
04 - Brush or rub the seasoning mixture generously over all sides of the salmon fillets.
05 - Place fillets skin-side down in the air fryer basket in a single layer, ensuring they are not overlapping.
06 - Cook for 7–10 minutes, adjusting time based on fillet thickness, until salmon reaches internal temperature of 145°F and flakes easily with a fork.
07 - Transfer to serving plates, garnish with fresh dill or parsley if desired, and accompany with lemon wedges.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- The skin gets perfectly crispy while the inside stays impossibly tender
- It comes together in literally fifteen minutes from start to finish
- The seasoning blend works with almost any side dish you have planned
02 -
- Thicker fillets need the full ten minutes while thinner ones might be done in seven
- Letting the salmon sit for two minutes after cooking makes it incredibly juicy
- That crispy skin is the best part so do not crowd the basket or it will steam instead of crisp
03 -
- Line the bottom of your air fryer basket with foil for easier cleanup
- Buy the best salmon you can find because quality really shows in simple recipes