Description
Succulent air fryer spiced salmon emerges as a quick and flavorful seafood dish packed with Mediterranean-inspired seasonings. Crisp exterior and tender flesh make this recipe a delightful meal you can prepare in minutes.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb (454 g) salmon, cut into 4 filets
- 2 tbsps brown sugar
- 1 tsp chili powder
- ½ tsp smoked paprika
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- ¼ tsp salt
- 1/8 tsp ground black pepper
- 1 tbsp olive oil
Instructions
- Spice Fusion: Combine brown sugar, chili powder, salt, black pepper, smoked paprika, and garlic powder in a mixing bowl, creating a robust and aromatic seasoning blend.
- Prep Equipment: Preheat air fryer to 400°F, ensuring the appliance reaches full temperature for optimal cooking performance.
- Salmon Preparation: Rinse salmon filets under cool water, pat completely dry with paper towels, then brush evenly with olive oil to enhance seasoning adherence and promote crisp exterior.
- Seasoning Application: Generously coat salmon filets with the prepared spice mixture, pressing gently to ensure complete coverage and maximum flavor infusion.
- Air Frying Process: Arrange seasoned filets in the air fryer basket, maintaining space between pieces to facilitate uniform heat circulation and consistent cooking.
- Cooking Execution: Air fry for 7-10 minutes, watching carefully until salmon flakes effortlessly with a fork and develops a golden, slightly crisp exterior while maintaining internal moisture.
- Serving Finale: Transfer cooked salmon immediately to serving plates, presenting the aromatic filets at the peak of their culinary perfection.
Notes
- Spice Blend Precision: Mix spices thoroughly to ensure even distribution and balanced flavor across each salmon filet.
- Moisture Management: Pat salmon completely dry before seasoning to achieve a perfect crispy exterior and prevent steaming.
- Temperature Timing: Check salmon’s doneness at 7 minutes to prevent overcooking, as fish can quickly become dry and tough.
- Oil Application Technique: Use minimal olive oil to help spices stick and create a light, crispy coating without making the fish greasy.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Lunch
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 5
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 200 mg
- Fat: 16 g
- Saturated Fat: 2.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 8 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 30 g
- Cholesterol: 80 mg