The Lazy Gourmet’s Guide to Air Fryer Salmon
A quick and healthy air fryer salmon with a savory garlic and paprika crust, finished with fresh lemon for a bright, restaurant-style finish.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Total Time: 17 minutes
- Yield: 2 servings 1x
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Air Frying
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 2 salmon fillets (6oz each)
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
- 1/2 tsp sea salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 1/2 lemon, juiced
Instructions
- Grease the air fryer basket or line with parchment paper.
- Pat salmon fillets dry with paper towels.
- Rub fillets with olive oil.
- Mix garlic powder, paprika, salt, and pepper; rub onto the flesh side of the salmon.
- Place fillets in the air fryer basket in a single layer.
- Air fry at 400°F (200°C) for 10-12 minutes until internal temp reaches 145°F.
- Squeeze fresh lemon juice over the fillets before serving.