Easy Air Fryer Salmon
A quick and easy air fryer salmon recipe with a caramelized exterior, perfect for weeknight dinners or impressing guests.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 9 minutes
- Total Time: 14 minutes
- Yield: 2 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Air Frying
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Pescatarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 salmon fillets (5–8 oz. each)
- 1 1/2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon coarse sea salt
- Pinch of pepper
Instructions
- Gather your ingredients.
- Combine the brown sugar, Italian seasoning, paprika, garlic powder, sea salt, and pepper in a bowl to create a rub.
- Generously pat the rub on both sides of the salmon fillets.
- Preheat your air fryer to 400°F.
- Place the salmon fillets in the air fryer basket.
- Air fry for 7-9 minutes, or until the salmon is cooked through and the tops are caramelized.
Notes
Ensure your air fryer is preheated for optimal cooking and use a meat thermometer to check for an internal temperature of 145°F.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 fillet
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Find it online: https://www.simplefamilydishes.com/crispy-air-fryer-salmon/