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Air Fryer Salmon

This Air Fryer Salmon is made using a flavorful blend of spices and is ready in under 10 minutes. It's super fast, fool proof with mega flavors!
Course Dinner
Cuisine American
Keyword air fryer salmon, air fryer salmon fillets, air fryer salmon with skin, spicy air fryer salmon
Prep Time 3 minutes
Cook Time 8 minutes
Total Time 3 minutes
Servings 2 Servings
Calories 264kcal
Author Maria Doss

Ingredients

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Instructions

  • Preheat the air fryer to 400°F.
  • Mix all ingredients (except salmon) in a small bowl. Pat dry the fillets on all sides with paper towels. Apply the spice mixture evenly on all sides of the fish.
    Pro tip: Leave the skin on! The skin helps insulate the fish from the heat when cooking in the air fryer, giving you more evenly cooked flesh and also potentially alleviate any sort of over cooking.
  • Spray the basket with non-stick cooking spray. Place the salmon in the air fryer (skin side down) and cook for 6 to 8 minutes, depending on the thickness on the salmon.
    Tip - If you'd like more crispier and beautifully browned top, then spray a coating a non-stick cooking spray half way though cooking.
  • Open basket, check for doneness with a fork and serve with tartar sauce, if desired.
    Pro tip: How to know when it is cooked? Air fryer salmon can go from succulent to overcooked in a flash. The best way is to check is with a meat thermometer. The center should show an internal temperature of 145F. But, we like remove it around 135 degrees and then let it rest for a few minutes which avoids it from being overcooked. If you don't have a thermometer, then try flaking with a fork. When it's cooked to perfection, it easily flakes with a fork without much resistance.

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Notes

1. Make sure the fillets are comparable thickness. This will ensure that they all cook evenly at the same time.
2. Don't overcook. When it comes to air fryers, the cooking time will depend on the thickness of the pieces and the model used. The best way to check is with a fork to see if it flakes off easily.
4 Adjust the cooking time depending on the thickness of your fillet. Lower the cooking time if your fillets are thinner and increase it if they are on the thicker side.

Nutrition

Serving: 1 Serving | Calories: 264kcal | Carbohydrates: 1g | Protein: 34g | Fat: 13g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 5g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Cholesterol: 94mg | Sodium: 657mg | Potassium: 859mg | Fiber: 0.3g | Sugar: 0.1g | Vitamin A: 316IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 24mg | Iron: 2mg