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!

Course Dinner, Lunch

Keyword healthy dinner, easy dinner, protein, salmon, fish

Prep Time 15

Cook Time 10

Servings

Calories 205

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.

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