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    Home » Recipes » Air Fryer Recipes

    Published: Aug 1, 2019 · Modified: Jan 12, 2023 by Jennifer Banz · This post may contain affiliate links

    Air Fryer Salmon (Perfectly Cooked!)

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    Air Fryer Salmon is the perfect low carb, full of flavor fillet. This easy keto friendly recipe is the perfect choice anytime you want an easy keto meal!

    cooked Salmon in the air fryer

    How to make Air Fryer Salmon

    First things first. In a small bowl mix together all your seasoning ingredients to make a paste.  This would be the avocado oil, lime juice, garlic powder, Cumin, and chili powder.

    Place your fillet's on a plate and begin to spread the paste on all side of the Salmon.

    salmon on a plate with paste

    Now you can place the Salmon fillet's into the air fryer.

    Cook your fillet's for 10 minutes or cooked until a desired temperature is reached.

    For medium rare you a looking for 125F internal temperature.

    In less than 20 minutes you have perfect, flavorful Air Fryer Salmon. Looks delicious!

    salmon filet's in a air fryer

    Into Air Fryer Recipe's? Check out my recipes for  Air Fryer pork tenderloin, air fryer stuffed mushrooms, and air fryer whole chicken.

    ⭐ Did you make this Air Fryer Salmon Recipe?  Tag me on Instagram so I can see! @lowcarbwithjennifer

    salmon filets in a air fryer

    Air Fryer Salmon (Perfectly Cooked!)

    Air Fryer Salmon is the perfect low carb, full of flavor fillet. This easy keto friendly recipe is the perfect choice anytime you want an easy keto meal!
    4.80 from 5 votes
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    Course: dinner
    Prep Time: 5 minutes minutes
    Cook Time: 10 minutes minutes
    Total Time: 15 minutes minutes
    Servings: 2
    Calories: 354
    Author: Jennifer Banz

    Ingredients

    • 2 Boneless salmon fillet's (4 ounces each)
    • 2 Tablespoons avocado oil (Click here for my favorite brand on Amazon)
    • 2 Tablespoons Lime juice
    • ½ teaspoon Chili powder
    • ½ teaspoon Ground cumin
    • ½ teaspoon Garlic powder
    • Kosher salt and pepper to taste
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    Equipment

    • Air Fryer (Here's the air fryer I like best on Amazon)
    • Meat Thermometer (Click here for the one I like best on Amazon
    • basting brush

    Instructions

    • Mix the avocado oil, lime juice, chili powder, ground cumin, garlic powder, salt and pepper into a small bowl.
    • Mix well to make sure all your ingredients come togther to make a paste.
    • Use a brush to spread the mixture on all sides of the Salmon Fillet's.
    • Place into the air fryer.
    • Cook at 400F for 10 minutes. Or, cook until a desired temperature is reached. See notes

    Jennifer's tips

    • Skin on?:  You can buy salmon with the skin on but it will not crisp up with this recipe.  No need to remove the skin, though, the flesh will pull right off of the skin after it is cooked.
    • Checking for doneness:  A meat thermometer is the perfect way to check to see if the salmon is done too your liking.  If you like your salmon to be medium-rare (my favorite) Pull the salmon when it is at 125F
    • This recipe is easily doubled to make 4 filets.  
    Servings: 2

    Nutrition per serving

    Serving: 2 | Calories: 354 | Carbohydrates: 1g | Protein: 23g | Fat: 27g | Fiber: 0g

    Nutrition is provided as a courtesy only. Please re-calculate on your own with the ingredients and amounts you used for the most accurate data.

    Keyword :30 minute meal, air fryer recipe, gluten free, recipe for air fryer salmon

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    1. Cas says

      June 26, 2023 at 10:10 pm

      5 stars
      Lovely recipe Jennifer...made it tonight for dinner. Tasted great and the cooking time in the air fryer was spot on!

      Reply
    2. Lisa says

      July 01, 2022 at 9:17 am

      4 stars
      I agree with the more marinade than paste descriptions but it is very tasty. 10 minutes was way to long in my air fryer (InstantPot Duo). I'll go for 5 minutes next time and add as needed.

      Reply
    3. Dona Baker says

      February 07, 2021 at 4:34 pm

      5 stars
      I got the same results on the glaze but it worked. Great flavor easy peasy!

      Reply
    4. Donna Turner says

      January 19, 2021 at 5:09 pm

      5 stars
      Made this for Dinner. It was excellent! So delicious and so easy!

      Reply
    5. Terri says

      December 10, 2020 at 8:23 pm

      I made this tonight and it was very good. Mixing the oil/lime juice and spices was in no way a paste, though, it was more like a marinade. Did I do something wrong?

      Reply
    6. Crystal says

      June 04, 2020 at 3:26 pm

      I am making this for dinner tonight. I am keto so I’m wondering where the carbs are coming from in this recipe? When I input it into my food tracker it’s coming up as zero carbs.

      Reply
      • Ayse says

        June 07, 2020 at 12:55 pm

        I do keto too. I also have the same question.

        Reply
        • jenniferbanz says

          June 08, 2020 at 11:05 am

          Thank you for bringing this to my attention. I re-checked the nutrition and it should be 1 carb.

    7. Kate Pringle says

      August 12, 2019 at 2:39 pm

      Which air fryer do you recommend?

      Reply
      • jenniferbanz says

        August 14, 2019 at 5:06 pm

        I like the 6 quart Nuwave air fryer https://www.walmart.com/ip/NuWave-37001-6-Qt-Digital-Air-Fryer-Black/228023548?wmlspartner=wlpa&selectedSellerId=0&adid=22222222227083884565&wl0=&wl1=g&wl2=c&wl3=196310420392&wl4=pla-314834809384&wl5=9025745&wl6=&wl7=&wl8=&wl9=pla&wl10=8175035&wl11=online&wl12=228023548&veh=sem&gclid=EAIaIQobChMI7c6Qwq-D5AIVC9bACh3jkAfhEAYYAiABEgIUzfD_BwE

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    8. Ashley says

      August 02, 2019 at 8:06 am

      5 stars
      Tried this in my air fryer for the first time and it came out great!

      Reply

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