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Easy Air-Fried Salmon

This recipe is great for the air fryer, but can also be made in the oven if needed! Whether you want to enjoy your salmon with a side of steamed veggies and brown rice or on top of a dinner salad, it’s easy for dinner and fast enough for a quick lunch!
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Course: Dinner, Lunch
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Servings: 4
Calories: 205kcal

Equipment

  • Air fryer

Ingredients

  • 1 lb. wild salmon (cut in four 4-oz. filets)
  • 1 tsp. paprika
  • ½ tsp. garlic powder
  • ½ tsp. onion powder
  • ½ tsp. salt
  • ¼ tsp. black pepper
  • 1 ½ Tbsp. Dijon mustard
  • 1 Tbsp. olive oil

Instructions

  • Preheat your air fryer or oven to 400° F.
  • In a small bowl, add paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt and black pepper. Mix well.
  • Place your salmon on a clean cutting board. Spread Dijon mustard on top and sprinkle the spice mix evenly over each filet. Drizzle with olive oil to “seal” in the spices.
  • Place your salmon filets in the air fryer basket, cooking in batches if necessary. Air fry for 8-10 minutes, checking on the early side to prevent overcooking.
  • If baking in the oven, place salmon filets on a parchment-lined baking sheet and bake for 12-18 minutes.
  • Remove from the air fryer or oven and let cool for a few minutes. Enjoy!

Notes

  • Feel free to omit the Dijon mustard or sub olive oil. The Dijon mustard helps to create a bit of a “crust” on the top of the salmon.
  • Rotate spices to your taste! Chili powder and oregano would be a delicious combo.
  • You can cook the salmon with the skin on or off. Salmon separates easily from the skin once it’s been cooked.
 
 

Nutrition

Calories: 205kcalCarbohydrates: 2gProtein: 23gFat: 11gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 62mgSodium: 351mgPotassium: 610mgFiber: 1gSugar: 0.3gVitamin A: 658IUVitamin C: 0.2mgCalcium: 24mgIron: 1mg
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Nutrition Facts
Easy Air-Fried Salmon
Amount per Serving
Calories
205
% Daily Value*
Fat
 
11
g
17
%
Saturated Fat
 
2
g
13
%
Polyunsaturated Fat
 
3
g
Monounsaturated Fat
 
5
g
Cholesterol
 
62
mg
21
%
Sodium
 
351
mg
15
%
Potassium
 
610
mg
17
%
Carbohydrates
 
2
g
1
%
Fiber
 
1
g
4
%
Sugar
 
0.3
g
0
%
Protein
 
23
g
46
%
Vitamin A
 
658
IU
13
%
Vitamin C
 
0.2
mg
0
%
Calcium
 
24
mg
2
%
Iron
 
1
mg
6
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.