Air Fryer Salmon
About this recipe
This Air Fryer Salmon recipe is a quick and easy way to enjoy a delicious dinner in just 10 minutes. The air fryer gives the salmon a crispy exterior while keeping the inside tender and flaky, making it a perfect choice for busy weeknights.
Justin from Cooking with Coit emphasizes that this method combines the speed of frying with the health benefits of baking, resulting in a meal that's both satisfying and nutritious.
Ingredient notes
- You can substitute olive oil with grapeseed oil or avocado oil.
- The amount of smoked paprika should be enough to coat the entire top of the fish.
Tips from Cooking with Coit’s video
- Check for any bones in the salmon by feeling around with your fingers before cooking.
- Drizzle olive oil over the salmon and rub it in to ensure even coating.
- Cook the salmon at 370°F for 6 minutes, but if using a larger piece (1.5 lbs), increase the cooking time to 8 minutes.
Good to know
- How long does it take to cook the salmon in the air fryer?
- The total cooking time is 10 minutes, with the salmon cooking for 6 minutes at 370°F.
- What can I use instead of olive oil?
- You can substitute olive oil with grapeseed oil or avocado oil.
- How many servings does this recipe yield?
- This recipe yields 2 servings.
- What should I do to the salmon before cooking?
- You should check the salmon for any bones, drizzle olive oil over it, sprinkle salt and pepper, and add smoked paprika to coat the top.
No life story here — the video and the recipe are the whole point. All credit to Cooking with Coit: watch the original on YouTube.
The recipe
Ingredients
Steps
- 1
Check the salmon for any bones by feeling around with your fingers.
- 2
Drizzle olive oil over the salmon and rub it in.
- 3
Sprinkle salt and pepper over the salmon, about a teaspoon each.
- 4
Add smoked paprika to coat the top of the salmon.
- 5
Place the salmon in the air fryer basket, centered.
- 6
Set the air fryer to cook at 370°F for 6 minutes.
- 7
After 6 minutes, check the salmon for doneness and remove it from the air fryer.
- 8
Garnish the salmon with a squeeze of lemon and a sprinkle of dill.
Heads up — we had to guess a little:
- The quantity of olive oil is inferred as 1 tablespoon based on typical usage for drizzling over fish.
Credit where it’s due: this recipe was transcribed from Cooking with Coit’s original video on YouTube. Follow them there — it’s their dish.
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