Air Fryer Salmon

Air Fryer Lemon Pepper Salmon served on a white plate with rice.

We make our Air Fryer Salmon by marinating fresh salmon in lemon juice, olive oil, and seasonings, then air fry the salmon until it is juicy and tender on the inside and crispy.

Course Dinner

Cuisine American

Keyword air fryer, air fryer recipe, air fryer salmon, easy air fryer recipe

Prep Time 5

Cook Time 10

Marinate 15

Total Time 15

Servings

Calories 380kcal

Author Maike Corbett

Ingredients

2 pound fresh salmon sliced in half
1 teaspoon lemon pepper seasoning
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 lemon
1.5 tablespoon olive oil

Instructions

Dry the salmon fillets with a paper towel. This step is crucial for the seasoning to stick properly and for achieving a crispy exterior.
Drizzle lemon juice over the salmon before brushing them with olive oil. Then brush on the olive oil and evenly sprinkle garlic powder and lemon pepper seasoning on top.
Cover the salmon and refrigerate for at least 15 minutes.
Preheat the air fryer to 375° Fahrenheit.
Place the salmon slices in the air fryer basket, skin-side down. Make sure the salmon pieces don't overlap.
Air fry at 375° Fahrenheit for 10 minutes. (*See Notes)
Let the salmon rest for a few minutes after cooking. This short rest time allows the juices to redistribute, making the salmon even more moist and delicious. Serve with lemon wedges and your choice of sides.

Notes

Food Safety

The salmon should flake easily with a fork when it's done. The ideal internal temperature is 145° Fahrenheit at the thickest part.

Recipe Times

I have only included prep and cook time, not the time to marinate the fish or the time it takes to allow the fish to rest, as these might vary from person to person. You can, for instance, marinate the fish for 15, 20, or 30 minutes or even overnight.

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