Description
A simple and healthy air fryer salmon recipe featuring perfectly seasoned fillets cooked to tender perfection. Ready in under 15 minutes, this dish is ideal for a quick nutritious meal served with your choice of cooked greens and grains like quinoa or brown rice.
Ingredients
Scale
Seasoning
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tsp pepper
- 1 tsp mixed herbs
- 1 tsp garlic granules (optional)
Salmon
- 4 salmon fillets (approximately 130g each), skin on or removed
- ½ tbsp olive oil
To Serve (optional)
- Cooked seasonal greens
- Grains such as quinoa or brown rice
Instructions
- Prepare the seasoning: In a bowl, combine the salt, pepper, mixed herbs, and garlic granules if using. Scatter the mixture evenly onto a plate to coat the salmon fillets later.
- Coat the salmon: Rub each salmon fillet with a small amount of olive oil then roll them in the seasoning mixture ensuring they are well coated on all sides.
- Arrange in air fryer: Place the seasoned salmon fillets in a single layer inside the air fryer basket, making sure not to overlap them to allow even cooking.
- Air fry the salmon: Cook at 180°C (356°F) for 8-10 minutes. For larger fillets, begin checking at 10 minutes and continue cooking in 1-2 minute increments until the salmon is cooked through and flakes easily with a fork.
- Serve: Enjoy the air fried salmon immediately alongside cooked seasonal greens and grains such as quinoa or brown rice for a complete meal.
Notes
- Cooking times may vary depending on the thickness of the salmon fillets; adjust accordingly.
- Removing the skin is optional but can help reduce cooking time slightly.
- The garlic granules are optional but add a nice flavor boost.
- Ensure the fillets are arranged in one layer in the air fryer to achieve even cooking.
- Use fresh herbs or your favorite mixed herbs to customize the seasoning.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 8-12 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Air Frying
- Cuisine: International
Keywords: air fryer salmon, healthy salmon recipe, easy salmon dinner, quick salmon, air frying seafood
