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air fryer salmon
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Air Fryer Salmon

This air fryer salmon recipe is copletey fool proof. Season your salmon with spices and oilve oil and air fry at 400ºF for 7-8 minutes.
Prep 5 minutes
Cook 10 minutes
Total 15 minutes
Fat 12
Carbs 4
Protein 48
Yield 4

Ingredients

Salmon Seasoning

Air Fryer Salmon

  • 1.5 lbs. salmon filet sliced into 4 salmon steaks
  • 1 tablespoon salmon seasoning
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil

Instructions

  • First, combine all of the ingredients for the salmon seasoning. Mix to combine. Set aside. Note that you will have leftover salmon seasoning, so make sure to transfer the leftovers into a jar for later.
    salmon seasoning on a plate.
  • Preheat the air fryer to 400ºF. Spray the air fryer basket with non-stick cooking spray.
  • Pat the salmon steaks with a paper towel to remove moisture and then sprinkle steaks with 1 tablespoon of salmon seasoning. Be sure each steak is coated in seasoning (don’t worry about getting any of the seasoning on the skin). 
    blotting salmon dry with paper towel.
  • Place the salmon skin-side down in the air fryer. Drizzle the salmon with the remaining olive oil. Be sure the salmon steaks are not overcrowded or touching (two batches may be needed depending on the size of the air fryer). 
    salmon on air fryer basket.
  • Cook the salmon for 7-8 minutes at 400ºF. 
  • Use a fork to test to see if the salmon is done. If that salmon flakes apart easily, remove it from the air fryer. If the salmon is not done, cook it for 1-minute increments until it is done cooking. 
  • Let the salmon rest for 5 minutes and enjoy. 

Tips & Notes

  • Want to cook from frozen? Place frozen salmon portions skin-side down onto your air fryer basket. Cook at 400ºF for 7-9 minutes to defrost. Then, follow the recipe as directed.
  • The salmon seasoning becomes a delicious thin crust on the outside of the salmon. It creates a blackened look so don’t be worried if it looks burnt. 

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Nutrition Facts

Calories: 322kcal | Carbohydrates: 4g | Protein: 48g | Fat: 12g | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 2g