Description

This simple and healthy air fryer salmon recipe delivers perfectly cooked, flavorful salmon fillets with a crispy exterior and tender, juicy interior. Seasoned with a blend of salt, pepper, mixed herbs, and optional garlic granules, the salmon is air fried to perfection in under 10 minutes, making it an ideal quick and nutritious meal. Serve with cooked seasonal greens and grains like quinoa or brown rice for a complete and balanced dish.

Ingredients

Scale

Seasoning

1 tsp salt
1 tsp pepper
1 tsp mixed herbs
1 tsp garlic granules (optional)

Salmon

4 salmon fillets (4 x 130g), skin on or removed
½ tbsp olive oil

To Serve (optional)

Cooked seasonal greens
Cooked grains such as quinoa or brown rice

Instructions

Prepare the seasoning: Combine the salt, pepper, mixed herbs, and garlic granules (if using) in a bowl and mix well. Scatter the mixture onto a plate to create an even coating surface.
Season the salmon: Rub each salmon fillet lightly with olive oil to help the seasoning stick, then roll each fillet in the seasoning mixture placed on the plate, ensuring an even coating on all sides.
Air fry the salmon: Arrange the salmon fillets in a single layer in the air fryer basket to allow even cooking and airflow. Set the air fryer to 180°C (356°F) and cook for 8-10 minutes. For larger fillets, continue cooking in 1-2 minute increments after 10 minutes until the salmon is cooked through and flakes easily with a fork.
Serve: Once cooked, serve the salmon fillets hot alongside cooked seasonal greens and grains such as quinoa or brown rice, if desired, for a wholesome and satisfying meal.

Notes

Cooking time may vary depending on the thickness of the salmon fillets; thicker fillets may need additional cooking time.
Using the skin-on fillets can help retain moisture during cooking, but skinless fillets work well too.
You can customize the seasoning with your favorite herbs or spices for different flavor profiles.
Ensure the air fryer basket is not overcrowded to allow proper air circulation for even cooking.
Leftover salmon can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.

Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 8-12 minutes
Category: Main Course
Method: Air Frying
Cuisine: International

Keywords: air fryer salmon, easy salmon recipe, healthy salmon, quick salmon dinner, air frying fish