Air Fryer Salmon
About this recipe
If you're tired of dry salmon, this Air Fryer Salmon recipe is your new best friend. In just 10 minutes, you can achieve perfectly flaky and moist salmon with crispy skin, all thanks to the air fryer. It's a quick and foolproof method that guarantees delicious results every time!
Maya from Wholesome Yum shares her simple approach to cooking salmon, emphasizing that it's much harder to overcook it in the air fryer compared to other methods. With just a handful of ingredients, you'll have a healthy and satisfying meal ready in no time.
Ingredient notes
- 60 ml olive oil (can substitute with avocado oil for a different flavor)
- 15 ml lemon juice (freshly squeezed is preferred, but bottled will work)
- 4 oz salmon fillets (each fillet should be about 6 oz; skin-on is recommended for flavor and crispiness)
- 0.5 tsp paprika (smoked paprika can be used)
Tips from Wholesome Yum's video
- Pat the salmon fillets dry with paper towels before seasoning to help keep moisture inside and achieve a crispy exterior.
- For best results, place the salmon skin side down in the air fryer and avoid crowding the basket to ensure even cooking.
- Check the salmon for doneness at 6 minutes, using a meat thermometer to ensure it reaches 130°F for medium doneness.
No life story here — the video and the recipe are the whole point. All credit to Wholesome Yum: watch the original on YouTube.
The recipe
Ingredients
Steps
- 1
Mix together olive oil and lemon juice in a bowl.
- 2
Pat the salmon fillets dry with paper towels.
- 3
Add the olive oil and lemon juice mixture to the salmon, applying half on one side and half on the other.
- 4
Sprinkle the seasonings (garlic powder, paprika, sea salt, black pepper) on both sides of the salmon.
- 5
Place the salmon fillets skin side down in the air fryer basket, ensuring they are not crowded.
- 6
Cook the salmon in the air fryer at 400°F for 6 to 12 minutes, checking for doneness at 6 minutes.
- 7
Use a meat thermometer to check that the internal temperature reaches 130°F for medium salmon, or check that it flakes easily with a fork.
- 8
Remove the salmon from the air fryer using a fish spatula.
- 9
Garnish with lemon wedges and parsley sprigs before serving.
Heads up — we had to guess a little:
- The quantity for lemon juice is inferred based on the average juice from half a lemon.
Credit where it's due: this recipe was transcribed from Wholesome Yum's original video on YouTube. Follow them there — it's their dish.
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