Air Fryer Salmon

Tender salmon fillets are coated with garlic, paprika, and olive oil, then air-fried until flaky and finished with fresh lemon for a fast, flavorful dinner.

Prep: 5 min · Cook: 10 min · Yield: 4 · Method: Air Fryer

Ingredients

• 4 fillets salmon fillets
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 2 cloves garlic
• 1 teaspoon paprika
• 0.75 teaspoon kosher salt
• 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 lemon lemon

Cooking instructions

1. Pat the salmon fillets dry with paper towels. Rub them with olive oil, then season evenly with minced garlic, paprika, salt, and pepper. (about 3 min)
2. Preheat the air fryer to 400°F. Arrange the salmon in the basket in a single layer, skin-side down if the fillets have skin. (about 3 min) — 400°F
3. Air-fry until the salmon flakes easily and reaches an internal temperature of 145°F at the thickest part, 7 to 10 minutes depending on thickness. (about 10 min) — 400°F
4. Transfer the salmon to plates and squeeze fresh lemon juice over the top before serving. (about 1 min)