Air Fryer Salmon

15 mins
Serves 4
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Directions

  1. 1Lay your salmon on a plate and dab the pieces with a paper towel to remove any excess moisture.
  2. 2Lay your salmon on a plate and dab the pieces with a paper towel to remove any excess moisture.
  3. 3Lay your salmon on a plate and dab the pieces with a paper towel to remove any excess moisture.
  4. 4Add about half a tablespoon of Dijon mustard to the top of each salmon piece and spread it across the top using a brush, the back of a spoon, or your finger.
  5. 5Add about half a tablespoon of Dijon mustard to the top of each salmon piece and spread it across the top using a brush, the back of a spoon, or your finger.
  6. 6Add about half a tablespoon of Dijon mustard to the top of each salmon piece and spread it across the top using a brush, the back of a spoon, or your finger.
  7. 7Season the salmon with kosher salt or sea salt and freshly ground black pepper.
  8. 8Season the salmon with kosher salt or sea salt and freshly ground black pepper.
  9. 9Season the salmon with kosher salt or sea salt and freshly ground black pepper.
  10. 10Add a generous sprinkle of garlic powder and paprika.
  11. 11Add a generous sprinkle of garlic powder and paprika.
  12. 12Add a generous sprinkle of garlic powder and paprika.
  13. 13Spray the top with a little bit of olive oil or avocado oil spray.
  14. 14Spray the top with a little bit of olive oil or avocado oil spray.
  15. 15Spray the top with a little bit of olive oil or avocado oil spray.
  16. 16If using a basket-style air fryer, lay two salmon pieces in the basket and don't overcrowd it.
  17. 17If using a basket-style air fryer, lay two salmon pieces in the basket and don't overcrowd it.
  18. 18If using a basket-style air fryer, lay two salmon pieces in the basket and don't overcrowd it.
  19. 19Set your air fryer to a temperature of 400 degrees Fahrenheit and the timer for 8 to 10 minutes.
  20. 20Set your air fryer to a temperature of 400 degrees Fahrenheit and the timer for 8 to 10 minutes.
  21. 21Set your air fryer to a temperature of 400 degrees Fahrenheit and the timer for 8 to 10 minutes.
  22. 22It's always best to slightly undercook your salmon and add more time if needed.
  23. 23It's always best to slightly undercook your salmon and add more time if needed.
  24. 24It's always best to slightly undercook your salmon and add more time if needed.
  25. 25If you're cooking more than two pieces of salmon, repeat the process again.
  26. 26If you're cooking more than two pieces of salmon, repeat the process again.
  27. 27If you're cooking more than two pieces of salmon, repeat the process again.
  28. 28Cook them for another 8 to 10 minutes.
  29. 29Cook them for another 8 to 10 minutes.
  30. 30Cook them for another 8 to 10 minutes.

Ingredients

  • 4 pieces center cut pieces of salmon
  • 4 pieces center cut pieces of salmon
  • 4 pieces center cut pieces of salmon
  • 0.5 tablespoons Dijon mustard
  • 0.5 tablespoons Dijon mustard
  • 0.5 tablespoons Dijon mustard
  • 1 kosher salt or sea salt
  • 1 kosher salt or sea salt
  • 1 kosher salt or sea salt
  • 1 freshly ground black pepper
  • 1 freshly ground black pepper
  • 1 freshly ground black pepper
  • 1 garlic powder
  • 1 garlic powder
  • 1 garlic powder
  • 1 regular sweet paprika
  • 1 regular sweet paprika
  • 1 regular sweet paprika
  • 1 olive oil or avocado oil spray
  • 1 olive oil or avocado oil spray
  • 1 olive oil or avocado oil spray

Equipment

Air FryerPlatePaper towelBrush or back of a spoonSalt grinderPepper grinderGarlic powder containerPaprika containerOlive oil spray