You'll love the convenience and amazing Salmon in this seafood recipe.

 


Jan 21, 2021 



 


Flaky and deliciously seasoned, this Air Fryer Salmon is scrumptious. You’ll love how flavorful it is and easy to prepare in your air fryer.


If you want to add some sides to your salmon, you should try these tasty Air Fryer baked potato and Brussels sprouts.


Two pieces of salmon with lemon wedges on a white plate.

Flaky air fryer salmon

This air fryer Salmon makes a healthy and tasty meal. Cooked until the outside is crisp and the inside is moist and flaky, you’ll love this flavorful fish. Cooking seafood can sometimes be intimidating, but this air fryer salmon recipe is so simple and convenient. Make it on a busy weeknight or save it for a relaxed weekend – either way, it will take less than 20 minutes to prepare. Rub it with your favorite spices to make it fit your personal preferences, but this recipe calls for just a simple rub with some fresh garlic. Yum! We love to serve it over some creamy garlic mashed potatoes and asparagus.








Simple salmon rub

Olive oil is used to help the seasonings stick to the salmon fillets, and some salt, rub, and pressed garlic is sprinkled on top. In this recipe, we use Rub with Love Salmon Rub, which is a combination of paprika, thyme, brown sugar, and pepper. You can purchase a rub from the grocery store or online, or make your own from spices like cayenne pepper, dill, garlic salt, onion powder, or cumin. Experiment with what you like best.


Ingredients for Flaky Air Fryer Salmon, including salmon, salmon rub, salt, oil, and garlic.


Does salmon cook well in an air fryer?

Yes, an air fryer cooks salmon very well. The air fryer circulates hot air around the entire piece of fish, cooking it thoroughly without drying it. This makes the salmon moist and flaky, but also with a crisp outer layer. Salmon is also a great choice for air fryer cooking because it is such a firm fish, and won’t fall apart.


How to make it

Season the salmon. Season the salmon with olive oil, pressed garlic, salmon rub, and salt (to taste).

Oil the air fryer basket/sheet. If you have an oven-type air fryer, line the baking sheet with foil and spray with cooking spray. If it’s the basket air fryer, then just spray the basket with cooking spray.

Cook. For the oven air fryer, cook the salmon for 15 minutes at 400 degrees Fahrenheit. If you have the basket air fryer, then cook it on one side for 10 minutes, and then 7 more on the other side. Serve your flaky air fryer salmon with a few lemon wedges or as is.


Steps to make Air Fryer Salmon, including seasoning the salmon fillets with oil, salt, garlic, and rub, and then cooking them in an air fryer.

How to know when salmon is done

The best way to tell if salmon is done is by checking its internal temperature with a meat thermometer. Salmon is done at 145 degrees Fahrenheit. If you don’t have a meat thermometer, you can also tell by checking its color. Raw salmon is translucent and reddish. When it’s cooked, it turns opaque pink. Near the end of the cooking time, it should be fully pink. If there is a slight bit of translucence in the center when you cut it, that is fine. But pink = done.



Two Salmon fillets on a white plate with lemon wedges and parsley to the sides of it.

What can I serve it with?

Crispy Air Fryer Broccoli

Juicy Air Fryer Steak Bites

Air Fryer Brussels Sprouts


Close up of Flaky Air Fryer Salmon with a lemon wedge and parsley garnish.



Air Fryer Salmon

This Flaky Air Fryer Salmon is a quick, healthy, and delicious meal. You'll love the convenience and amazing flavors in this seafood recipe.



Course: Main CourseCuisine: AmericanKeyword: air fryer salmon Prep Time: 2 minutesCook Time: 15 minutes Servings: 2 Calories: 306kcal Author: Dina from SimplyHomeCooked.com


Ingredients

2 salmon fillets about 7 oz each

2 tsp rub with love salmon rub (or any other kind you like)

1 garlic clove

Salt to taste

1 Tbsp Olive oil


Instructions

Season your salmon fillets with olive oil, pressed garlic, salmon rub and salt (to taste). I like this local salmon rub, but this salmon rub works well too.

If you’re using an oven air fryer, line the bottom of the baking sheet with foil. If you’re using the basket type do not use foil. Instead, spray the bottom of it with nonstick spray.

Bake the salmon at 400 degrees Fahrenheit for 15 minutes of using an oven type. If you’re using the basket type, cook for 10 minutes on one side and 7 more minutes on the other side.


How to know when salmon is done

The best way to tell if salmon is done is by checking its internal temperature with a meat thermometer. Salmon is done at 145 degrees Fahrenheit. If you don't have a meat thermometer, you can also tell by checking its color. Raw salmon is translucent and reddish. When it's cooked, it turns opaque pink. Near the end of the cooking time, it should be fully pink. If there is a slight bit of translucence in the center when you cut it, that is fine. But pink = done.

Nutrition

Calories: 306kcal | Carbohydrates: 1g | Protein: 34g | Fat: 18g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 94mg | Sodium: 75mg | Potassium: 833mg | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 68IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 20mg | Iron: 1mg


Comments

Post a Comment

Popular posts from this blog

7 tips for starting a keto diet. some types of fats are better for your health than others,

Image
  The keto diet has also been linked to better blood sugar control, improvements in insulin levels and insulin sensitivity, lower blood pressure and cholesterol, and a decreased risk of heart disease.  Followers of this diet rave about its simplicity and how the keto lifestyle has helped them lose both body weight and body fat. Additionally, many individuals are adopting the keto diet for a variety of health benefits. Research has shown that high-fat, low-carb diets, such as keto diets, may improve certain conditions, such as diabetes, epilepsy and seizures, and cognitive decline (1-3). It is currently one of the most followed diets for weight loss, and its popularity continues to grow both in the United States and beyond. Are you curious about the ketogenic diet for weight loss but are not sure where to start? The following article will answer the most common questions about this diet and provide a delicious and easy keto meal plan to help you begin your keto journey. What Is the Keto
Read more

How does the keto diet work?

Image
In the world of weight-loss diets, low-carbohydrate, high-protein eating plans often grab attention. The Paleo, South Beach, and Atkins diets all fit into that category. They are sometimes referred to as ketogenic or "keto" diets. But a true ketogenic diet is different. Unlike other low-carb diets, which focus on protein, a keto plan centers on fat, which supplies as much as 90% of daily calories. And it's not the type of diet to try as an experiment. Put an end to diet disappointment with Harvard Medical School's Ultimate Guide to Weight Loss . "The keto diet is primarily used to help reduce the frequency of epileptic seizures in children. While it also has been tried for weight loss, only short-term results have been studied, and the results have been mixed. We don't know if it works in the long term, nor whether it's safe," warns registered dietitian Kathy McManus, director of the Department of Nutrition at Harvard-affiliated Brigham and Women'
Read more

What You Need to Know About the Ketogenic Diet.

Image
    There are so many people who want to lose weight but they do not know what to eat when going on a ketogenic diet. Some even claim that this new eating method can be of great help for preventing diabetes and fighting Alzheimer’s disease as well.   So, is this new eating habit really a fad or is it simply the latest trend? The ketogenic diet is actually a high protein, low carb, high fat eating plan, which are different from other healthy eating guidelines. It involves cutting the food you eat, increasing your consumption of carbs and fats to very high amounts in order to achieve a state called ketosis. Ketosis actually leads to a shift in your body metabolism. The body burns calories faster and uses them for energy instead of storing them. If you are a person who has already tried other diet plans before, the keto diet can prove extremely hard for you. However, if you follow the right plan and eat foods that are healthy for your body, then it is definitely possible for you to keep o
Read more