🍽️Quick & Easy Air Fryer Salmon (Ready in 6 Minutes)
This delicious air fryer salmon recipe is a perfect weeknight dinner — fast, flavourful, and full of protein. With just a few pantry ingredients, you’ll have a restaurant-quality meal on the table in minutes!
Ingredients (Serves 4)
- 4 salmon fillets (around 120–150g each)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon pepper
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
Optional glaze: sweet chili sauce or honey-soy glaze for serving
Instructions
- Prep the salmon
Pat the salmon fillets dry with a paper towel. This helps the seasoning stick and promotes better texture. - Season
Rub each fillet with olive oil, then sprinkle with salt and pepper. In a small bowl, mix the brown sugar, smoked paprika, garlic powder, and onion powder. Rub the spice mix evenly over the salmon. - Air fry
Place salmon fillets skin-side down in the air fryer basket. Cook at 200°C (400°F) for 6 minutes. No need to flip. The salmon is ready when it flakes easily with a fork or reaches an internal temperature of 63°C (145°F). - Rest and serve
Let the salmon rest for a minute or two before serving. Add your glaze of choice if using, and serve with veggies, rice, or salad.
Nutrition per serving (approximate)
- Calories: 242
- Protein: 32g
- Fat: 12g
- Carbohydrates: 3g
- Net Carbs: ~2g
Tips for Success
- Even cooking: Choose salmon fillets of similar size and thickness.
- Don’t overcrowd: Give each fillet space in the air fryer basket.
- Clean-up tip: Line the basket with parchment or use an air fryer liner for easier cleanup.