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.

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Air Fryer Salmon Fillets
Prep
5 min
Cook
12 min
Total
17 min
Servings
2

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. 1

    Pat salmon fillets dry with paper towels.

  2. 2

    Brush both sides of the salmon with olive oil and season generously with salt, black pepper, and garlic powder.

  3. 3

    Preheat your air fryer to 400°F (200°C) for 3-5 minutes.

  4. 4

    Place the salmon fillets skin-side down (if present) or presentation-side up in the air fryer basket.

  5. 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. 6

    Garnish with fresh dill and serve immediately with lemon wedges.

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