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Air Fryer Salmon
20 min
Total Time
4 servings
Portions
Easy
Difficulty
Moderate
Cost
320 kcal
Calories/serving
Crispy Air Fryer Salmon: Quick 10-Minute Healthy Dinner Recipe
This salmon crisps faster than your phone battery drains.
🛒 Quick Ingredients
4 portions
📋 Complete Ingredients List
💡 Pro tip: Tap items to check them off as you prep!
🍳 Quick Cooking Steps
1
Pat salmon dry with paper towels
2
Brush oil on both sides
3
Mix salt, pepper, garlic, paprika
4
Season salmon evenly on all sides
5
Preheat air fryer to 400°F
6
Place salmon skin-side down in basket
7
Air fry 8 minutes for medium doneness
8
Check with an instant-read thermometer
9
Let rest 2 minutes before serving
10
Garnish with lemon and dill
📊 Nutrition Facts
320
Calories
34g
Protein
2g
Carbs
20g
Fat
420mg
Sodium
85mg
Cholesterol
📦 Storage & Meal Prep
🍽️ Serving Suggestions
- Serve with roasted vegetablesnPair with steamed rice or quinoanAdd a crisp green saladnDrizzle with extra lemon juice
⚠️ Common Mistakes
- Overcrowding the air fryer basketnCooking too long dries the fishnSkipping preheat makes skin soggynNot patting fish dry first
🎨 Recipe Variations
- Maple mustard glaze optionnAsian soy ginger glaze optionnHerb crust with panko optionnSpicy chili lime rub option
❓ Quick Cooking Q&A
Can I cook frozen salmon?
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Yes. Add 3-5 minutes and check doneness.
How do I get crispy skin?
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Pat dry and preheat the air fryer basket.
What internal temperature is safe?
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165°F is safe, 125-130°F is medium rare.
Can I use fillets without skin?
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Yes. Reduce cooking time by one minute.
Is this recipe gluten-free?
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Yes if you avoid panko or wheat crumbs.
⭐ Community Reviews
Kim M
So easy and perfectly crisped skin
John P
Fast weeknight winner for my family
Maria S
Lovely flavor, I added extra lemon
Raj K
Juicy inside and quick to make
Chen L
Great texture. My kids approved it
