Perfect Air Fryer Salmon

Making salmon in the air fryer turns out tender and juicy every time. This easy air fryer salmon recipe is the kind you’ll want to make on repeat.

Course Dinner, Main Course

Cuisine American

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Prep Time 2

Cook Time 7

Total Time 9

Servings people

Calories 288kcal

Author Cathy Pollak

Equipment

Air Fryer For cooking the air fryer salmon.

Ingredients

Air Fryer Salmon:

2 wild caught salmon fillets with comparable thickness, mine were 1-1/12-inches thick
2 tsps. teaspoons avocado oil or olive oil
2 tsps. paprika
generously seasoned with salt and coarse black pepper
lemon wedges

Instructions

Air Fryer Salmon:

Remove any bones from the salmon if needed, then let the fillets sit on the counter for about an hour. Rub each one with olive oil and season with paprika, salt, and pepper.
2 wild caught salmon fillets with comparable thickness, mine were 1-1/12-inches thick, 2 tsps. teaspoons avocado oil , 2 tsps. paprika, generously seasoned with salt and coarse black pepper
Place the fillets in the air fryer basket. Set the air fryer to 390°F and cook for 7 minutes for fillets about 1 1/2 inches thick.
When the timer goes off, open the basket and check the fillets with a fork. They should flake easily when cooked to your liking. Serve right away with lemon wedges.
lemon wedges

Video

Notes

One of the best parts of air frying is how easy it is to add a minute if you want the salmon cooked a little longer.
You can open the basket during cooking to check progress without interrupting.
I like to set the timer slightly under so I can check and avoid overcooking. Sometimes just an extra minute is all it needs.
Cooking times vary based on the thickness of the fillets and whether the salmon starts out cold or closer to room temperature.
Until you get familiar with your own air fryer, set the time a little shorter and adjust as needed.

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