Description
This Air Fryer Salmon recipe offers a quick and easy way to enjoy perfectly cooked, crispy, and flavorful salmon. Prepared in under 20 minutes, it features a simple spice rub enhanced by olive oil, delivering a healthy and delicious meal. Ideal for busy weeknights, this gluten-free and paleo-friendly dish pairs wonderfully with jasmine rice and sautéed asparagus or your favorite vegetables.
Ingredients
Salmon
- 2 salmon filets (4–6 ounces each)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
Spice Rub
- 2 teaspoons brown sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon paprika
- 1/4 teaspoon lemon pepper seasoning
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- Black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat the air fryer: Preheat your air fryer to 380 degrees Fahrenheit (193°C) and lightly spray the air fryer basket with oil to prevent sticking.
- Prepare the salmon: Brush the tops of the salmon filets with olive oil to ensure they stay moist and develop a crispy exterior.
- Mix the spices: In a small bowl, combine brown sugar, paprika, lemon pepper seasoning, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper to create the seasoning rub.
- Apply the spice rub: Rub the mixed spices evenly onto the top side of both salmon filets, pressing gently to adhere the spices well.
- Air fry the salmon: Place the salmon filets skin side down in the preheated air fryer basket. Cook for 8 to 12 minutes, depending on the thickness of the filets and your preferred doneness.
- Serve: Remove the salmon from the air fryer and serve immediately with a squeeze of fresh lemon juice. Enjoy alongside jasmine rice, sautéed asparagus, or your favorite vegetables. Optionally, drizzle with lemon tahini dressing for extra flavor.
Notes
- Cooking time may vary depending on the thickness of the salmon filets and the model of your air fryer.
- You can add a drizzle of lemon tahini dressing to enhance the flavor.
- For a frozen salmon version, increase cooking time by about 4-5 minutes, ensuring the salmon is cooked through.
- Ensure not to overcrowd the air fryer basket for even cooking.
- This recipe is naturally gluten-free and paleo-friendly.
