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Perfect Air Fryer Salmon with Skin

You don't need to do any extra tedious work with this air fryer salmon with skin recipe! The skin keeps the fish moist as it also becomes deliciously crispy.
Course Main Course, seafood
Cuisine American
Keyword air fryer salmon
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 17 minutes
Servings 2 servings
Calories 438kcal
Author Natalya Drozhzhin

Ingredients

  • 1 lb salmon fillet
  • 2 tbsp unsalted butter sliced
  • 1 lemon sliced
  • 1 tsp garlic parsley salt adjust to taste
US Units - Metric

Instructions

  • Gather all the ingredients for the recipe.
    Ingredients for air fryer salmon
  • Season the salmon fillets with garlic parsley salt.
    Salon seasoned in a tray
  • Place the fillets in the air fryer basket in a single layer, skin-side down. Top each fillet with butter and lemon slices.
    Salmon in a airfryer basket with butter and lemon
  • Air fry the salmon at 400°F for 8-12 minutes (depending on the thickness of the fillets) or until the internal temperature reaches 145°F.
    Cooked salon in a plate

Nutrition

Calories: 438kcal | Carbohydrates: 5g | Protein: 46g | Fat: 26g | Saturated Fat: 9g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 6g | Monounsaturated Fat: 8g | Trans Fat: 0.5g | Cholesterol: 155mg | Sodium: 1265mg | Potassium: 1189mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 452IU | Vitamin C: 29mg | Calcium: 45mg | Iron: 2mg