This easy and delicious Air fryer Salmon (Whole 30, Paleo) is so flavorful and is done under 10 minutes. Pair it with a side of veggies for an easy quick meal.
This easy Air Fryer Salmon (Whole 30, Paleo) is one of our favorite meals because it comes out prefectly cooked, tender and flaky. It only takes 7-8 minutes to cook and you only need 2-3 minutes of prep. An incredibly healthy dinner, this salmon pairs wonderfully with your favorite roasted veggies or on top of a simple salad.
Simple ingredients I use to make the easy Air Fryer Salmon (Whole 30, Paleo)
- extra virgin olive oil or avocado oil
- wild-caught salmon
- paprika
- onion powder
- garlic powder
- salt and pepper
- lemon (optional)
Easy Air Fryer Salmon (Whole 30, Paleo)
Ingredients
- 2 lbs wild caught salmon cut into 4 filets
- 2 Tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
- 2 tsp smoked paprika
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- lemon wedges for serving
Instructions
- Pre-heat air fryer to 400 degrees F.
- Brush or coat salmon filets with olive oil.
- In a small bowl mix paprika, onion powder, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
- Evenly cover salmon filets with seasoning blend.
- Place the salmon in the pre-heated air fryer and cook 7-8 minutes or you can easily flake it with a fork. Internal tempertaure should be 145 degrees F.
- Serve by squeezing fresh lemon juice over the filets and enjoy.