Perfect Air Fryer Salmon Recipe
About this recipe
This Perfect Air Fryer Salmon recipe is a quick and easy way to enjoy a delicious meal that's flaky and flavorful. With just a few simple ingredients and an air fryer, you can have dinner ready in about 15 minutes.
The key to this dish is the homemade spice rub, which adds a delightful kick to the salmon. Whether you're using an oven air fryer or a basket-style one, this recipe is versatile and can be adapted to your taste.
Ingredient notes
- Salmon fillets should be about 6 oz each, but you can use smaller or larger ones as desired.
- The spice rub can be substituted with any preferred seasoning if you don't have 'Rub with Love'.
Tips from Simply Home Cooked's video
- Pat the salmon dry with a paper towel before seasoning to ensure the spices adhere well.
- For a homemade spice rub, mix 1/4 teaspoon each of salt, black pepper, and dry thyme leaves, along with 1 teaspoon each of smoked paprika and golden brown sugar.
- If using a basket air fryer, avoid lining it with foil to ensure proper air circulation.
No life story here — the video and the recipe are the whole point. All credit to Simply Home Cooked: watch the original on YouTube.
The recipe
Ingredients
Steps
- 1
Take the salmon fillets out of the packaging and pat them dry with a paper towel.
- 2
Grate one garlic clove using a zester or grater.
- 3
Drizzle olive oil over both salmon fillets.
- 4
Spread the grated garlic evenly over the salmon fillets.
- 5
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 make the spice rub.
- 6
Generously season both salmon fillets with the spice rub, rubbing it in for better adherence.
- 7
Preheat the air fryer to 400 degrees Fahrenheit.
- 8
Place the salmon fillets in the air fryer and cook for about 10 minutes, adjusting time if the fillets are thicker.
- 9
Serve the salmon with a side of mashed potatoes or roasted veggies.
Heads up — we had to guess a little:
- The quantity for salmon fillets is inferred based on the description of 'about 6 oz each'.
Credit where it's due: this recipe was transcribed from Simply Home Cooked's original video on YouTube. Follow them there — it's their dish.
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