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.
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