Air Fryer Sockeye Salmon
Description
Tender, flaky wild-caught sockeye salmon cooked in the air fryer in about 10 minutes, finished with fresh lemon and dill. An easy, healthy, weeknight-fast dinner that's special enough for company.
Ingredients
- 2 sockeye salmon fillets, about 6 ounces each
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- Kosher salt and black pepper, to taste
- Fresh dill, for garnish
- Lemon wedges, for serving (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the air fryer to 400°F (200°C).
- Pat the salmon fillets dry with paper towels.
- In a small bowl, mix the olive oil, lemon juice, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Brush over both sides of the fillets.
- Place the fillets skin-side down in a single layer in the air fryer basket. Cook for 7–10 minutes, until the salmon flakes easily with a fork.
- Confirm an internal temperature of 145°F (63°C) at the thickest part with a meat thermometer.
- Let the salmon rest a few minutes. Garnish with fresh dill and serve with lemon wedges.
Equipment
- Cooking Spray
- Parchment Paper, optional
Notes
- Thaw frozen salmon in the fridge overnight before cooking for the best texture; if cooking from frozen, add a few minutes and verify 145°F.
- Start checking at the 7-minute mark — thickness, not weight, drives the cook time.
- Keep any marinade low in sugar to prevent burning in the air fryer.
- Pairs beautifully with air fryer roasted asparagus or air fryer roasted mini potatoes.
Nutrition
Serving: 1ServingCalories: 154kcalCarbohydrates: 1gProtein: 17gFat: 9gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 47mgSodium: 38mgPotassium: 425mgFiber: 0.05gSugar: 0.1gVitamin A: 34IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 11mgIron: 1mg