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Crispy Air Fryer Salmon
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Crispy Air Fryer Salmon

If you think salmon is fiddly, this air fryer salmon will change your mind. Hot, fast air gives you flaky, tender fish with lightly crisp edges in under 15 minutes — no flipping a delicate fillet in a hot pan, no fishy-smelling kitchen.

It’s our go-to quick dinner: a couple of pantry spices, a squeeze of lemon, and you’re done.

Tips for the best air fryer salmon

Pat the fillets really dry so they crisp rather than steam, and don’t overcook — pull the salmon as soon as it flakes and reaches a safe internal temperature of 63°C (145°F). Skin-on fillets hold together best in the basket.

Serves 2
Prep time 5 min
Cook time 9 min
Difficulty Easy

Ingredients

2 servings
Nutritional Information
Calories 360kcal
Protein 34g
Carbs 1g
Fat 24g
Sat. Fat 5g
Sugar 0g
Fibre 0g
Sodium 320mg

Values are estimated, per serving.

Procedure

  1. Step1 3 min

    Dry and oil the salmon

    Pat the salmon fillets completely dry and brush all over with the olive oil.

    Crispy Air Fryer Salmon — Dry and oil the salmon
  2. Step2

    Season the fillets

    Mix the garlic powder, paprika, salt and pepper, then rub the seasoning over the fillets.

  3. Step3 2 min

    Preheat the air fryer

    Preheat the air fryer to 200°C (400°F).

  4. Step4 9 min

    Air fry skin-side down

    Place the salmon skin-side down in a single layer and air fry at 200°C (400°F) for 8–10 minutes, until it flakes easily and reaches 63°C (145°F) inside.

    Crispy Air Fryer Salmon — Air fry skin-side down
  5. Step5

    Rest and serve

    Rest for 1 minute, then serve with fresh lemon wedges.

    Crispy Air Fryer Salmon — Rest and serve
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