BEST SALMON EVER: Make It In Just 10 Minutes!

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.

Mix together 1/4 cup of olive oil and 1 tablespoon of lemon juice in a mixing bowl.

Pat the salmon fillets dry with paper towels on both sides.

Add the lemon juice and olive oil mixture to the salmon, half on one side and half on the other, brushing it on and getting the sides as well.

Sprinkle 1 teaspoon of garlic powder, 1/2 teaspoon of paprika, 1 teaspoon of sea salt, and 1/4 teaspoon of black pepper evenly on both sides of the salmon.

Place the salmon fillets skin side down in the air fryer basket, ensuring there is space between them.

Cook the salmon in the air fryer at 400°F for 6 to 12 minutes, checking for doneness at 6 minutes.

Use a meat thermometer to check that the internal temperature reaches 130°F for flaky, medium salmon, or check that it flakes easily with a fork.

Remove the salmon from the air fryer using a fish spatula to avoid breaking it apart.

Garnish the salmon with lemon wedges and parsley sprigs before serving.

Serve with asparagus, which can be cooked in the air fryer or oven.

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