Crispy Air Fryer Salmon in 15 Minutes – Perfect & Flawless Every Time
A quick and easy way to make crispy salmon in the air fryer with minimal effort and maximum flavor.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Total Time: 17 minutes
- Yield: 2 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Air Fryer
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Low Calorie
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 salmon fillets (6 oz each)
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1/2 tsp dried dill (optional)
- Lemon wedges for serving
Instructions
- Preheat air fryer to 400°F (200°C) for 3 minutes.
- Pat salmon dry with paper towels.
- Rub olive oil evenly over salmon.
- Sprinkle garlic powder, paprika, salt, pepper, and dill on both sides.
- Place salmon in the air fryer basket, skin-side down.
- Cook for 10-12 minutes until crispy and internal temperature reaches 145°F (63°C).
- Serve with lemon wedges.
Notes
- Adjust cooking time based on salmon thickness.
- For extra crispiness, spray lightly with cooking oil before air frying.
- Use fresh or thawed salmon, not frozen.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 fillet
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 2.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 1g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 34g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
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