Description
A 10-minute restaurant-quality salmon recipe where crispy skin and flaky flesh shine. Combined with a zesty lemon-garlic marinade and paprika crust, this air fryer method delivers smoky, citrus-tinged perfection with minimal effort.
Ingredients
4 (4-ounce) salmon fillets with skin
1 tbsp olive oil
1 tbsp freshly squeezed lemon juice
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 tsp smoked paprika
1/2 tsp cayenne pepper
1/2 tsp sea salt
1/4 tsp black pepper
1/4 tsp dried thyme
Instructions
Pat salmon fillets dry with paper towels
In a small bowl, whisk olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, paprika, cayenne, salt, pepper, and thyme to create marinade
Place salmon in a shallow dish and coat both sides with marinade. Let rest for 5 minutes
Preheat air fryer to 375°F (190°C)
Carefully place salmon skin-side down in air fryer basket (no overlapping). Cook for 7-8 minutes
Open air fryer and gently flip fillets (optional for extra browned top), cook 1-2 more minutes
Serve immediately with lemon wedges
Notes
Use a paper towel to blot salmon thoroughly for crispest skin
Marinate up to 1 hour in fridge for deeper flavor
For oven-air fryer combo, add a broil setting for last 1-2 minutes (watch closely to prevent burning)
Pairs perfectly with garlic roasted potatoes or arugula salad
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 salmon fillet (4 ounces)
- Calories: 230
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 13g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Carbohydrates: 1g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 23g
- Cholesterol: 65mg