Air Fryer Salmon
Crispy Air Fryer Salmon with skin is juicy, quick, and perfect for weeknights. Add lemon zest, marinade, or teriyaki, and serve with asparagus or in a healthy bowl!
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INGREDIENTS
- 4 x 6-7 ounce salmon fillets
- 2 tablespoons avocado oil, or high quality olive oil
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- zest of one fresh lemon
- fresh lemon or lime wedges, for serving
INSTRUCTIONS
- Preheat the air fryer: Set it to 400°F (200°C) for 5 minutes.
- Pat the salmon dry: Use paper towels to remove excess moisture—this helps it get that nice crust.4 x 6-7 ounce salmon fillets
- Oil the salmon: Brush both sides with avocado oil.2 tablespoons avocado oil
- Season: Sprinkle salt, pepper, and lemon zest evenly over each fillet.1 teaspoon salt, ½ teaspoon black pepper, zest of one fresh lemon
- Air fry: Place fillets skin-side down in the air fryer basket (don’t overcrowd). Cook for 7–10 minutes, depending on thickness.
- Check for doneness: Salmon is done when it flakes easily with a fork and reaches an internal temp of 145°F.
- Rest and serve: Let sit for a couple of minutes. Serve with lemon wedges.
- If you loved this recipe, please leave a 5-star rating and review below!fresh lemon or lime wedges
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