I’d like a nice piece of salmon that’s not too pink inside and yet isn’t too dry or crisp either – Bob Saget
Hey there, YFPeeps! Imagine this: It’s been a long day at work, and you’re feeling tired and hungry. You check your fridge, hoping to find something to eat, but all you see are a few salmon fillets staring back at you. You’re not exactly sure what to do with them, but you don’t want to order takeout again. You want something new, something exciting, and most importantly, something that won’t take forever to make.
As you stare at the salmon fillets, you suddenly remember a recipe you saw on your favorite food blog. It’s an Air Fryer Salmon recipe, and it looks both fancy and effortless to make. You quickly grab your phone and search for the recipe. After reading the instructions, you feel confident that you can make it. You preheat your air fryer and get to work.
You coat the salmon fillets with oil and mix up the spice blend. As you season the salmon, the aromas fill your kitchen, making your mouth water. You place the fillets in the air fryer basket, and set the timer for five minutes. As you wait, you can’t help but dance a little, knowing that a delicious meal is on its way.
After the five minutes are up, you take the salmon out of the air fryer and let it cool. You prepare a simple tartar sauce to serve with the salmon, and the final result looks restaurant-quality. You take a bite, and it’s perfect: the salmon is moist, flavorful, and has a lovely crust. The tartar sauce adds a tangy kick that elevates the dish even further. You can’t believe how easy it was to make, and you feel proud of yourself for trying something new.
In the end, this Air Fryer Salmon recipe turned out to be exactly what you needed on a busy weeknight. It was quick, delicious, and a great way to switch up your usual dinner routine. Who knew that a few salmon fillets could turn into such a fancy and satisfying meal?
Air Fryer Salmon
Preheat your air fryer or oven to 480F-500F, coat your salmon fillets with neutral high-smoke point oil, season with a spice blend, and place them in the oven for five minutes. Serve with a homemade tartar sauce made of capers, lemon juice, dill weed, sour cream, and mayonnaise. This restaurant-quality dish is perfect for impressing your family and friends and enjoying a fancy meal experience at home without breaking the bank.
- Prep Time5 min
- Cook Time10 min
- Total Time15 min
- Yield2
- Serving Size1 Fillet
- Energy472 cal
Ingredients
Air Fryer Salmon
- 2 Salmon fillets, deboned
- 1 Tbsp Cooking Oil, such as Avocado or Vegetable Oil
- Spice Blend
- Tartar Sauce
Spice Blend
- 1 tsp of salt
- 1/2 tsp of black pepper
- 1 tsp of garlic powder
- 1 tsp of onion powder
- 1/2 tsp of cumin
- 1/2 tsp of curry powder
- 1/2 tsp of paprika
- 1/2 tsp of msg
- 1/2 tsp of baking soda
- Mix all ingredients until well combined
Tartar Sauce
- 2 tsp of capers
- Juice of a lemon
- 1 tsp of dill weed
- 1 tbsp of sour cream
- 2 tbsp of mayonnaise
- Mix all ingredients until well-combined.
Method
Preheat your air fryer to 480F. If using a full-sized oven with convection, preheat to 500F.
Coat your salmon fillets thoroughly with about a tablespoon of neutral high-smoke point oil.
Season your fillets on both sides, getting even coverage. Use your favorite seasonings or the spice blend above.
If using an air fryer, place your fillets on the basket tray, with parchment paper below. If using a full-sized oven, place on top of a cooling rack atop a baking pan.
Place the salmon in the oven and cook for 5 minutes.
After 5 minutes, remove the salmon from the oven. Allow to cool at least 3 minutes before eating. Serve with Tartar Sauce.
Nutrition Facts
- Serving Size1 Fillet
- Amount per serving
- Calories472
- % Daily Value*
- Total Fat35 g44.87%
- Saturated Fat6 g30%
- Cholesterol83 mg27.67%
- Sodium1606 mg69.83%
- Total Carbohydrate6 g2.18%
- Dietary Fiber1 g3.57%
- Total Sugars2 g
- Protein33 g66%