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Air Fryer Atlantic Salmon

A plain, reliable method for Atlantic salmon fillets: dry, oil, season, and air fry to a crisp edge and a just-opaque centre in under 10 minutes.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 300
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 4 fillets Atlantic salmon 6 to 8 oz each, skin-on
  • 1-2 tsp olive oil
  • kosher salt and black pepper
  • 1/2 tsp paprika optional
  • 1/2 tsp garlic powder optional
  • 1 tsp lemon zest optional

Equipment

  • Air fryer
  • Small bowl
  • Meat thermometer
  • Paper towels

Method
 

  1. Preheat the air fryer to 400°F (200°C) for 3 minutes.
  2. Pat the fillets dry, brush lightly with oil, and season all over.
  3. Place skin-side down in a single layer and cook 8 to 10 minutes, depending on thickness, until it flakes and reads 125 to 130°F.
  4. Rest 2 minutes before serving.

Notes

Oil the basket so skin-on fillets release cleanly.
Atlantic is forgiving: its higher fat keeps it moist even at 130°F.
Thickness rules the time: a 1-inch fillet is about 9 minutes.