Air Fryer Salmon with Skin

air fryer salmon with green broccoli in a black plate.

This Air Fryer Salmon with Skin is packed with flavor and ready in under 10 minutes! A super quick, foolproof way to cook salmon that comes out perfect every time!

Course Dinner

Cuisine American

Keyword air fryer salmon, air fryer salmon fillets, air fryer salmon with skin, spicy air fryer salmon

Prep Time 3

Cook Time 8

Total Time 3

Servings Servings

Calories 277kcal

Author Maria Doss

Equipment

Air Fryer

Ingredients

2 salmon fillets with skin (6 ounces each)
2 teaspoons olive oil
2 teaspoons lemon juice
½ teaspoon garlic powder
½ teaspoon paprika (smoked or regular)
¼ to ½ teaspoon salt (I used ½ teaspoon)
¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
⅛ to ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper powder

Instructions

Marinate salmon. Combine all ingredients except the salmon in a small bowl. Pat the salmon fillets dry on all sides with paper towels, then evenly coat the top and sides with the spice mixture.
Air fry. Preheat the air fryer to 400°F and lightly spray the basket with cooking spray. Place the salmon fillets skin-side down and cook for 6 to 8 minutes, depending on thickness. For a crispier, golden-brown top, lightly spray the salmon with cooking spray halfway through cooking.
Remove. Open the air fryer basket and check the salmon for doneness and serve!
👉 The most accurate way is with a meat thermometer—the center should reach 145°F. For perfectly tender salmon, we like to remove it around 135°F and let it rest for a few minutes to avoid overcooking. If you don’t have a thermometer, gently flake the salmon with a fork; it’s done when it flakes easily without 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.

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