Description
Easily prepare delicious and tender salmon in the air fryer with garlic, paprika, and butter for rich flavors.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 salmon filets (6oz each, skin or no skin is fine)
- 1 tbsp butter (melted)
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp paprika (regular or smoked)
- 1/2 tsp ground black pepper
- 1/2 tsp kosher salt (or any coarse salt)
- Lemon slices
- Fresh dill or parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Brush the tops of the salmon filets with melted butter.
- Mix together paprika, garlic powder, salt, and pepper, then generously sprinkle this mixture over the top of the filets.
- Add foil to the bottom of the air fryer basket and spritz it with a little cooking spray. Preheat at 390°F for 5 minutes.
- Place the salmon, skin side down, on the foil. Set the air fryer to ‘air fry’ at 390°F for 10 minutes.
- Check for doneness; the internal temperature should be 145°F, and the fish will easily flake with a fork.
- Serve and enjoy with fresh lemon!
Notes
For best results, use fresh ingredients and avoid overcooking.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Air Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 1g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 80mg