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Air Fryer Salmon filets seasoned and ready to cook in an air fryer.

Air Fryer Salmon

A quick and easy recipe for cooking salmon in an air fryer, resulting in a crispy exterior and moist, flaky interior in under 15 minutes.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 2 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 300
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 2 fillets Salmon fillets
  • 1 tablespoon Oil For brushing the salmon
  • 2 cloves Garlic (minced)
  • 1 teaspoon Paprika
  • 1/2 teaspoon Salt To taste
  • 1/4 teaspoon Pepper To taste

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat the air fryer to 400°F (200°C).
  2. Brush the salmon fillets with oil and season with garlic, paprika, salt, and pepper.
Cooking
  1. Place the seasoned salmon in the air fryer basket.
  2. Air fry for about 8–10 minutes without flipping, until the edges are crispy and the inside is flaky.
  3. Remove from the air fryer and serve.

Notes

Serve with a side of steamed vegetables, rice, or a fresh salad. For extra flavor, add a squeeze of lemon or a dollop of your favorite sauce.