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Air-Fryer Lemon Pepper Salmon

TOTAL
15min
PREP
5min
COOK
10min
Easy

Enjoy perfectly flaky and flavorful salmon in minutes with this easy air-fryer recipe. A zesty lemon pepper crust makes these fillets a healthy and delicious weeknight dinner.

350 Calories
40g Protein
2g Carbs
20g Fats

*Nutrition per serving

Seafood
Salmon
Air Fryer
Lemon Pepper

Ingredients

Servings: 2
2 (6-ounce) Salmon fillets
1 tablespoon Olive oil
1 tablespoon Lemon pepper seasoning
1/2 teaspoon Garlic powder
1/4 teaspoon Salt
2 Fresh lemon wedges

Steps

1

Pat the salmon fillets completely dry with paper towels. This is crucial for achieving a crispy crust. If using skin-on salmon, you can score the skin lightly with a sharp knife.

2

In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon pepper seasoning, garlic powder, and salt. This creates your flavorful crust mixture.

3

Brush or rub the lemon pepper mixture evenly over the top (flesh side) of each salmon fillet. Ensure the entire surface is coated for maximum flavor.

4

Preheat your air fryer to 390°F (200°C) for about 3-5 minutes. Preheating ensures the salmon cooks evenly and the crust crisps up nicely from the start.

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Ensure the air fryer basket is clean before use.

5

Carefully place the salmon fillets in the preheated air fryer basket. Make sure they are in a single layer and not overlapping, to allow for proper air circulation.

6

Air fry for 8-12 minutes, depending on the thickness of your salmon and your desired level of doneness. The salmon is cooked when it flakes easily with a fork and the internal temperature reaches 145°F (63°C).

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For thicker fillets, you might need to add a few extra minutes. For thinner fillets, check for doneness around the 8-minute mark to prevent overcooking.

7

Once cooked, carefully remove the salmon from the air fryer. Serve immediately with fresh lemon wedges for an extra burst of citrus flavor.

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