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Perfect Air Fryer Salmon

Name: Perfect Air Fryer Salmon
Prep time: 12 min
Cook time: 12 min
Total time: 12 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 salmon fillets (6 oz each), skin-on; 1 tbsp olive oil; 1 tsp garlic powder; 1 tsp smoked paprika; 1/2 tsp onion powder; 1 tsp salt; 1/2 tsp black pepper; 1/2 tsp dried dill; Lemon wedges; Fresh dill; 2 tbsp butter (optional)

4.9(4)

12 min

Time

390°F

Temp

320 cal

Cal

Serves

Ingredients

Salmon

4 salmon fillets (6 oz each), skin-on

1 tbsp olive oil

Seasoning

1 tsp garlic powder

1 tsp smoked paprika

1/2 tsp onion powder

1 tsp salt

1/2 tsp black pepper

1/2 tsp dried dill

Finish

Lemon wedges

Fresh dill

2 tbsp butter (optional)

Equipment

Steps

1
Pat salmon fillets completely dry. Brush with olive oil and season generously on the flesh side.
2
Place skin-side down in the air fryer basket. Air fry at 390°F for 8-10 minutes — no flipping needed.
3
Salmon is done when it flakes easily with a fork and reaches 145°F internal (or 125°F for medium).
4
Top with a pat of butter, fresh dill, and a squeeze of lemon.
5
Serve immediately — salmon dries out quickly if it sits.

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Tip: Don't flip it — cooking skin-side down the entire time renders the skin crispy while the top stays moist. Pull at 125°F for silky, restaurant-style medium. It continues cooking off the heat.

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