Crispy Air Fryer Salmon
This Crispy Air Fryer Salmon recipe takes only minutes to cook, is flavorful, healthy, and perfect for a weeknight dinner. Mix up a simple salmon seasoning to rub on the salmon filets then pop in the air fryer.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 7 minutes
- Total Time: 12 minutes
- Yield: 2 servings
- Category: Air Fryer, Main
- Method: Air Fryer
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
- 2 single-serving salmon filets, with or without skin
- 1/4 teaspoon paprika
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/8 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1 teaspoon brown sugar
- Cooking spray
Instructions
- Mix Seasoning - Mix together the brown sugar and spices in a small bowl to make the salmon seasoning.
- Prep Salmon - Pat dry the salmon filets with a paper towel. With the skin side down, spread the salmon seasoning on top of each filet.
- Air Fry - Spray the air fryer basket with cooking spray then add the seasoned salmon filets. Give the salmon a spritz with the cooking spray. Air fry at 400 degrees F for 7-8 minutes. The salmon is done when it can be flaked easily with a fork.
Notes
Salmon should be cooked to 145 degrees F. Another way to tell salmon is done is by using a fork - if it flakes easily, then it's cooked.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece salmon
- Calories: 158
- Sugar: 1.5 g
- Sodium: 244.6 mg
- Fat: 5.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 2.1 g
- Fiber: 0.2 g
- Protein: 25.4 g
- Cholesterol: 57.9 mg
Keywords: Air Fryer Salmon, Easy Salmon Recipe, Salmon Seasoning
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