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Air Fryer Salmon

Perfectly crispy-skinned salmon with a tender, flaky center comes together in under 10 minutes with just a simple spice rub and your air fryer. The smoked paprika and garlic create a savory crust that keeps the fish moist inside.
Prep Time3 minutes
Cook Time7 minutes
Total Time10 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Keyword: 30 minute, air fryer, gluten free, salmon
Servings: 4 servings
Author: Ali

Equipment

Ingredients

  • 4 salmon fillets (about 6 ounces each) skin on or off
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1/2 teaspoon fine sea salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon freshly-ground black pepper
  • lemon wedges for serving

Instructions

  • Prep salmon: Pat salmon dry with paper towels. Drizzle with olive oil and rub evenly to coat. In a small bowl, mix garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper. Sprinkle evenly over the salmon and pat gently so the seasoning sticks.
  • Air fry: Arrange fillets in the air fryer basket skin side down. Cook at 400°F for 7–9 minutes, depending on thickness, until the salmon flakes easily with a fork and reaches an internal temp of 125–130°F for medium.
  • Serve: Squeeze with fresh lemon juice just before serving.