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Air Fryer Salmon Recipe: My Weeknight Dinner Savior

Perfectly Cooked Air Fryer Salmon

This air fryer salmon recipe is quick, easy, and delicious! Perfect for a weeknight meal.

Ingredients

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  • 2 salmon fillets (6-8 ounces each)
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon paprika
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 lemon, sliced

Instructions

  1. Preheat air fryer to 400°F (200°C).
  2. Pat salmon fillets dry with paper towels.
  3. In a small bowl, combine olive oil, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and pepper.
  4. Brush the mixture over both sides of the salmon fillets.
  5. Place salmon fillets in the air fryer basket, skin-side down.
  6. Cook for 8-12 minutes, or until salmon is cooked through and flakes easily with a fork.
  7. Serve immediately with lemon slices.

Notes

For extra flavor, add a drizzle of honey or maple syrup during the last few minutes of cooking. Adjust cooking time depending on the thickness of the salmon fillets.