Cooking salmon in an air fryer results in the most tender, succulent and delicious piece of fish, and it’s so quick and easy too! This low carb, low calorie salmon recipe takes 10 minutes to make and is perfect as part of an easy weeknight meal. The air fryer browns the fish wonderfully and the result is like restaurant quality seafood!
Air Fryer Salmon
Equipment
- Instant Vortex Air Fryer
Ingredients
- 4 salmon fillets 6 ounces each
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Lemon wedges for serving
- Tartar sauce for serving
Instructions
- Preheat the air fryer to 400°F.
- Rub each fillet with olive oil and season with garlic powder, paprika, salt and pepper. Place the salmon in the air fryer and air fry for 7-9 minutes, depending on this thickness of the salmon. Please note, time may vary between air fryers.
- Open basket and check for desired doneness with a fork. You can return the salmon for another 1 or 2 minutes as necessary.
Notes
Storage: Air fried salmon will keep well in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
Freezing Instructions: Freeze the pieces of salmon in an airtight container or freezer for up to 3 months. Thaw in the fridge overnight before you use it.
Nutrition
Calories: 276kcal | Carbohydrates: 1g | Protein: 34g | Fat: 14g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 94mg | Sodium: 75mg | Potassium: 842mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 191IU | Calcium: 20mg | Iron: 1mg
