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dinnerRidiculously Good Air Fryer Salmon
| Published on November 13, 2024
This air fryer salmon is TOO GOOD. Crisped and golden on the outside, buttery and juicy on the inside, and made in 15 minutes start to finish.
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Prep Time:
5 mins
Cook Time:
8 mins
Total Time:
13 mins
Servings:
4
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Cut your salmon into cubes.
Buying boneless skinless salmon will save you the work of removing the skin (which is how I like it)! Cubes are good because a) the spice coating gets everywhere, and b) the salmon cooks very evenly. No dry pieces! 100% juicy.
Toss it with the spices.
Every piece gets coated with flavor and texture, and a few teaspoons of olive oil will help it all hold nicely! Just how we like it!
Air Fry at 400 for 8 minutes.
Just pop it right in there! If your chunks are small or you like a more medium-doneness on your salmon, go for 7 minutes!
You’re Done! Yum!
This salmon is BOMB DOT COM. I’m not a mega salmon lover but when I make this, I can stand over the counter and just eat half a pound of salmon, no problem. And with your favorite sauce on there? Game over.
Ingredients
- 1 lb. salmon (see note 1)
- 23 teaspoons avocado or olive oil
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon cornstarch
- 3/4 teaspoon coarse kosher salt (or 1/2 teaspoon table salt)
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
Directions
Step 1
Prep the salmon: Remove the skin from your salmon, if it has skin. Pat with paper towels so the surface is mostly dry. Cut your salmon into cubes, 1 to 2 inches each (see photo).
Step 2
Prep the spices: Mix the spices together in a small bowl.
Step 3
Toss salmon with spices: Toss your salmon cubes in the spices and oil – I usually use my hands to mix it all together.
Step 4
Air fry the salmon: Place your salmon pieces in the air fryer (I just dump them right in) and spread them out a bit so they’re not laying all over each other. Air fry at 400 degrees for 8 minutes!
Step 5
You’re Done! At this point it should be textured and golden on the outside, and juicy and delicious on the inside. When you press each piece with a fork, they should easily flake / slip apart with a buttery, juicy texture inside. (You can do 6-7 minutes if you prefer more of a medium doneness.)
Editor's Note:
Note 1 on Salmon: I prefer to buy boneless, skinless salmon in a nice thick piece so it can easily be cut into cubes. I usually find boneless, skinless salmon filets at Trader Joe’s, Target, and many other grocery stores. If you’re at a more boujee grocer with a seafood counter, you can also ask them to remove the skin and even cut it into cubes before packaging it for you. This amount of spice mix will work for anywhere from 1 to 1.5 pounds of salmon (if you’re closer to 1.5 pounds it will be less thoroughly coated and you may want to add a bit more salt when it’s done / after you taste it).
Nutrition Facts(per serving)
187
Calories
8g
Fat
4g
Carbs
25g
Protein
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Nutrition Facts
Servings per Recipe: 4
Calories: 187
% Daily Value *
Total Fat: 8g
10.3%
Saturated Fat: 2g
10.0%
Cholesterol: 58mg
19.3%
Sodium: 332mg
14.4%
Total Carbohydrate: 4g
1.5%
Dietary Fiber: 1g
3.6%
Total Sugars: 3g
6.0%
Protein: 25g
50.0%
Vitamin C: 1mg
1.1%
Calcium: 0mg
0.0%
Iron: 1mg
5.6%
Potassium : 463mg
9.9%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.
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