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A piece of salmon cooked in the air fryer on a plate with lemon slices.

Air Fryer Salmon

Air Fryer Salmon is the best quick and easy way to enjoy a healthy dinner on a busy weeknight! It's simple prep and takes less than 20 minutes to make the juiciest salmon you've ever had. Plus it tastes amazing and can be easily customized using your favorite spice rub or seasoning blend.
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Prep: 5 minutes
Cook: 7 minutes
Total: 12 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 283kcal

Ingredients

  • 4 (6-ounce) salmon fillets
  • 1 Tablespoon olive oil
  • 2 teaspoons brown sugar
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika or chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon coarse kosher salt
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder

Instructions

  • Pat salmon fillets dry. Brush with olive oil.
  • Combine brown sugar, paprika, salt, pepper, and garlic powder in a bowl. Sprinkle over the salmon fillets.
  • Cook in a 400°F air fryer for 7-10 minutes until the fish flakes easily with a fork. It should have an internal temperature of 145°F when tested with a digital meat thermometer.

Nutrition

Calories: 283kcal | Carbohydrates: 3g | Protein: 34g | Fat: 14g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 5g | Monounsaturated Fat: 6g | Cholesterol: 94mg | Sodium: 657mg | Potassium: 855mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 316IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 25mg | Iron: 2mg
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