Air Fryer Salmon – easy 10 minute recipe – perfectly cooked salmon every time! Serve with any of your favorite sides!

black plate with air fryer salmon and mixed green salmon

Friends, if you’re not air frying your salmon, you’re missing out on one of the quickest, healthiest 10 minute meals on the planet.

It’s an easy way to a great dinner on busy weeknights without heating up the kitchen or standing over a blazing hot grill.

But the best reason is that cooking salmon with this simple recipe results in flaky, juicy delicious salmon every single time.

black plate with air fryer salmon and mixed green salad

WHY I LOVE MAKING SALMON IN THE AIR FRYER:

  • Perfect salmon every time – lightly browned on top with crispy salmon skin bottom.
  • The hot air circulates around the salmon so it’s perfectly cooked and never dry.
  • It air fries using a little olive oil and a few simple ingredients.
  • No splattered stove to clean up after (air fryer basket goes in the dishwasher!)
  • Salmon is one of my favorite things to make in the air fryer!
  • Cooks in less time than oven roasted making it great for weeknight dinners.

QUICK AIR FRYER ANSWER GUIDE:

What temperature do I air fry salmon?ย 400ยฐ

How long do I air fry salmon? 7-9 minutes, depending on the air fryer and size of fillets.

Do you have to flip salmon in the air fryer?ย No. The hot air circulates and it cooks evenly.

Should I air fry skin down or up?ย Skin side down for crispy skin and golden flaky fish.

WHAT DO I NEED TO MAKE AIR FRYER SALMON?

Just fresh salmon and a few simple seasonings!

  • fresh salmon fillets
  • olive oil
  • salt and black pepper
  • garlic powder
  • paprika
  • whole lemon cut in wedges

HOW TO MAKE AIR FRYER SALMON:

Preheat the air fryer to 400ยฐ then rinse and pat each filet dry with a paper towel.

Brush olive oil on both sides of the salmon and season with salt, pepper, garlic powder and paprika.

Optional: line the air fryer basket with parchment paper for easier cleanup.

Add salmon filets to the preheated air fryer basket skin side down in a single layer.

Air fry 7-9 minutes or until the salmon reaches an internal temperature of of 145ยฐ on an instant read thermometer. Note: cook time will vary with air fryers and the size of the fillets.

Remove from the air fryer and serve right away with lemon slices and your favorite sides.

WHAT SIDE DISHES GO BEST WITH SALMON?

While the salmon cooks, whip up a salad, a side of veggies or any of your favorite sides.

5 Minute Coleslaw

Mango Pineapple Salsa

6 Minute Fresh Green Beans

Air Fryer Broccoli

HOW TO SAFELY STORE LEFTOVERS:

Coolย leftover salmon completely then store in an airtight container in the fridge up to 3 days.

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Full details in the printable recipe card below.

Enjoy!

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black plate with air fryer salmon and mixed green salmon

Air Fryer Salmon

A Gouda Life
Air frying is the easiest way to make perfectly cooked salmon in under 10 minutes. Crispy skin, juicy fish - serve with your favorite sides.
5 from 4 votes
Prep Time 2 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine seafood
Servings 2 people
Calories

Equipment

  • Air fryer

Ingredients
  

  • 2 6 ounce salmon filets
  • 1/2 tablespoon olive oil
  • salt and black pepper to taste
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon paprika
  • lemon wedges for serving

Instructions
 

  • Preheat the air fryer to 400ยฐ then rinse and pat each filet dry with a paper towel.
  • Brush olive oil on both sides of the salmon and season with salt, pepper, garlic powder and paprika.
  • Place salmon filets in the air fryer basket skin side down.
  • Air fry 7-9 minutes or until the salmon reaches an internal temperature of of 145ยฐ on an instant read thermometer.ย Cook time will vary with air fryers and the size of the fillets.
  • Remove from the air fryer and serve right away with lemon slices and your favorite sides.
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4 Comments

    1. Thank you! It’s every bit as good as the restaurant inspiration, but for what the restaurant charges for one meal, I can make it for four people! I have a basic Ninja Air Fryer – model AF101 and like it a lot. The size is good for us (2-3 people), though probably not a good size for larger families. If I want to make larger quantities I’ll cook it in two batches.