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Simple Air Fryer Salmon

Simple Air Fryer Salmon

This Simple Air Fryer Salmon turns out perfectly tender and flaky every time with almost no effort. It’s the easiest “fancy” dinner you’ll ever make — just season, air fry, and enjoy restaurant‑quality salmon in under 10 minutes.
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Prep Time 3 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 13 minutes
Servings: 2
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • INGREDIENTS
  • - 2 salmon fillets about 6 oz each
  • - 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • - 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • - 1/2 teaspoon paprika
  • - 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • - 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • - Lemon wedges for serving

Method
 

  1. INSTRUCTIONS
  2. Preheat your air fryer to 400°F.
  3. Pat salmon dry and brush with olive oil.
  4. Sprinkle garlic powder, paprika, salt, and pepper evenly over the fillets.
  5. Place salmon in the air fryer basket, skin-side down.
  6. Cook for 8–10 minutes, or until the salmon flakes easily with a fork.
  7. Serve with lemon wedges and enjoy.