Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound salmon fillet
- 1 teaspoon olive oil
- 1/4 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 lemon, halved
Instructions
- Preheat the air fryer to 400°F if your model requires it.
- Pat the salmon dry with paper towels.
- Drizzle the salmon with olive oil and rub it evenly over the surface.
- Sprinkle with paprika, salt, and any additional seasonings of choice.
- Place the salmon skin-side down in the air fryer basket. Add the lemon halves alongside the salmon.
- Air fry for 8–15 minutes, depending on the thickness of the fillet. The salmon is done when it flakes easily with a fork.
- Squeeze the roasted lemon halves over the salmon just before serving.
Notes
- Rub in the seasonings: Coating the salmon evenly with the oil and spices helps create the best flavor and browning.
- Fresh or frozen: Fresh salmon works best, but thaw frozen fillets completely and pat them dry before seasoning.
- Cook everything together: If space allows, air fry vegetables like asparagus, broccoli florets, or zucchini alongside the salmon. Avoid overcrowding the basket so everything cooks evenly.
- Check for doneness: Cooking time will vary depending on the thickness of the salmon, so begin checking around the 8-minute mark.
