Perfect Air Fryer Salmon Recipe

salmon fillets

🥗Healthier: trout fillets

💰Cheaper: canned salmon

Trout is a lean fish with similar flavor; canned salmon is budget-friendly.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Avocado oil has a higher smoke point; canola oil is often less expensive.

Take the salmon out of the packaging and pat them dry with a paper towel.

Grate one garlic clove using a zester.

Drizzle olive oil over both salmon fillets.

Divide the grated garlic in half and spread it onto the salmon fillets, rubbing it in evenly.

In a small bowl, mix together 1/4 teaspoon of salt, 1/4 teaspoon of black pepper, 1/4 teaspoon of dry thyme leaves, 1 teaspoon of smoked paprika, and 1 teaspoon of golden brown sugar to create a spice rub.

Generously season both salmon fillets with the spice rub, rubbing it in with your hands.

Preheat the air fryer to 400°F.

If using an oven air fryer, line the bottom with foil; do not use foil in a basket air fryer.

Bake the salmon for about 10 minutes, checking for doneness based on thickness.

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