Air Fryer Salmon

Cooked salmon fillets in an air fryer with lemon wedges.

5 from 1 vote

This air fryer salmon recipe is quick, easy, delicious, and healthy. This dish is perfect for a weeknight dinner or special guests.

Prep Time5

Cook Time8

Total Time13

Course: Main Course

Cuisine: American

Servings:

Calories: 280kcal

Author: Tammi

Ingredients

4 6-oz salmon fillets
2 tablespoons yellow mustard
1 tsp garlic powder
½ tsp paprika
salt and black pepper to taste
olive oil
lemon wedges for serving
fresh parsley for garnish

Instructions

Pat your fresh salmon dry with a paper towel and then brush yellow mustard over the top of the salmon.
Sprinkle garlic powder, paprika, salt, and black pepper outside of the salmon.
Brush or spray the bottom of the air fryer basket with oil and then place the salmon inside. Cook the filets in the air fryer at 380 degrees for 10 minutes.
Squeeze some lemon juice over the filets before serving and enjoy!

Notes

This easy air fryer salmon recipe pairs well with rice, a salad, air fryer asparagus, broccoli, zucchini, carrots, cauliflower rice, and more!

Storage - Before storing it, let it cool to room temperature then place it in an airtight container or ziploc bag. You can store it in the fridge for up to 4 days or in the freezer for up to 3 months.

Reheating - To reheat your leftover salmon, place it on parchment paper in the air fryer and cook it for about 5 minutes until it’s heated through.

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