Best Air Fryer Salmon - Perfect everytime!

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.

Preheat the air fryer to 400°F (200°C) for 10 minutes if it doesn't have a preheat button.

Brush olive oil all over each side of the salmon fillets.

In a small bowl, combine 1 teaspoon of salt, 1 teaspoon of black pepper, 1/4 teaspoon of garlic powder, and 1/2 teaspoon of paprika.

Mix the seasonings completely and sprinkle it over the salmon fillets.

Use a pastry brush to brush the seasoning into the salmon for even coating.

Flip the salmon and repeat the seasoning process on the other side.

Place the seasoned salmon fillets at the bottom of the air fryer basket.

Cook the salmon at 400°F (200°C) for 7 to 9 minutes, checking for doneness.

If the salmon isn't cooked through, add 1 to 2 minute increments until it reaches doneness.

Use a digital meat thermometer to ensure the inside of the salmon reaches 145°F (63°C) at the thickest part.

Top the cooked salmon with lemon slices before serving.

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