Description
Crispy air fryer salmon delights seafood enthusiasts with its perfect golden exterior and tender interior. Home cooks can quickly prepare this simple, flavorful dish that promises restaurant-quality results in minutes.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 salmon fillets (about 6 oz / 170 g each)
- 1 tsp salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- ½ tsp smoked paprika
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp lemon juice
- Lemon wedges
- Fresh parsley or green onions
- Garlic butter or honey glaze
Instructions
- Preparation: Pat salmon fillets dry with paper towels to eliminate excess moisture, guaranteeing a perfectly crisp exterior.
- Seasoning Fusion: Massage olive oil across the fish surface, then create a comprehensive spice blend combining salt, pepper, garlic powder, smoked paprika, and Italian seasoning. Dust the mixture meticulously over salmon, pressing gently to ensure spice adherence.
- Flavor Enhancement: Sprinkle fresh lemon juice across fillets, allowing citrus to elevate the fish’s natural essence and complement the seasoning profile.
- Air Frying Technique: Position salmon in the air fryer basket without overcrowding, maintaining strategic spacing for uniform cooking and optimal crispness. Configure air fryer to precise temperature for achieving a golden-brown exterior with a translucent, succulent interior.
- Finishing Touch: After cooking to a perfectly flaky consistency, allow salmon to rest momentarily, enabling juice redistribution. Plate and serve immediately to preserve peak flavor and texture.
Notes
- Moisture Control: Pat salmon completely dry to achieve a crispy, golden-brown exterior that seals in delicious flavors and prevents soggy results.
- Seasoning Technique: Press spice blend gently into fish surface to maximize flavor absorption and create a perfect, even coating that enhances every bite.
- Optimal Air Fryer Spacing: Arrange salmon fillets with enough room between them, preventing overcrowding that could lead to uneven cooking and reduced crispness.
- Temperature Precision: Cook salmon until it reaches a translucent, moist interior with a flaky texture, avoiding overcooking that can make the fish tough and dry.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Lunch
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 5
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 0 g
- Sodium: 250 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 1 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 34 g
- Cholesterol: 80 mg