Easy Air Fryer Salmon Fillets Recipe
Perfectly cooked salmon fillets, flaky and moist, with a beautifully crisp exterior, achieved in minutes. This dish is healthy, flavorful, and incredibly simple for a weeknight dinner.

Ingredients
- 2 (6 oz each)Salmon fillets
- 1 tbspOlive oil
- 0.5 tspSalt
- 0.25 tspBlack pepper
- 0.5 tspGarlic powder
- 2Lemon wedges
- 1 tbsp (chopped)Fresh dill
Nutrition
Per serving, estimated
- Calories
- 400 kcal
- Protein
- 40 g
- Carbs
- 1 g
- Fat
- 25 g
Steps
- 1
Pat salmon fillets dry with paper towels.
- 2
Brush both sides of the salmon with olive oil and season generously with salt, black pepper, and garlic powder.
- 3
Preheat your air fryer to 400°F (200°C) for 3-5 minutes.
- 4
Place the salmon fillets skin-side down (if present) or presentation-side up in the air fryer basket.
- 5
Air fry for 10-12 minutes, or until the internal temperature reaches 145°F (63°C) and salmon flakes easily with a fork.
- 6
Garnish with fresh dill and serve immediately with lemon wedges.
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