How To Air Fry Salmon with Skin On
Learn how to air fry salmon with skin on, a quick and easy 10-minute dinner idea you can make in your air fryer! Perfectly tender and flaky salmon is coated in spices, and air fried to perfection.
Equipment
- Air Fryer
- Small Bowl
Ingredients
- 4 6-ounce salmon fillets bones removed
- 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon each salt and pepper
- Lemon and Parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Prep the salmon - double check to ensure all bones have been removed from the fillets. Pat each salmon fillet with a paper towel to dry.
- In a small bowl, mix together the Dijon mustard, brown sugar, garlic powder, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Spoon mixture over each of the salmon fillets.
- Place salmon fillets carefully in the hot pre-heated air fryer. Set cook time to 10 minutes at 400 degrees Fahrenheit. When finished salmon should be pink with a light golden brown crust on the top and sides. The internal temperature should be 145 degrees Fahrenheit.
- Remove salmon and top with fresh lemon juice and a sprinkle of fresh herbs (like parsley or dill) if desired.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 2 days.
Nutrition
Calories: 264kcalCarbohydrates: 5gProtein: 34gFat: 11gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 4gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 94mgSodium: 397mgPotassium: 855mgFiber: 0.5gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 78IUVitamin C: 0.1mgCalcium: 30mgIron: 2mg
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