Easy Weeknight Airfryer Salmon Recipe

I’m not the greatest chef and truthfully prefer not to spend all of my time in the kitchen. But, I’ve found that healthy and delicious meals don’t have to take much skill or time. I’m also not the biggest fan of kitchen appliances, but one that I absolutely cannot live without is our air fryer. Initially a skeptic, I’m now officially converted. As far as foolproof cooking tools go, this is it. It’s virtually impossible to mess up a meal in the air fryer, and you can cook almost anything in it. If you follow me on Instagram, you’ve probably seen me cooking salmon with it – I make this meal at least once a week. It’s so easy, delicious, and good for you.

My Easy Weeknight Airfryer Salmon Recipe

I love salmon and could eat it every other day. A few reasons I love salmon? It’s full of omega-3s (healthy fatty acids that are good for your hair and skin), protein, B vitamins, and potassium. I buy the BBQ cut filets from Trader Joe’s or, if we’re feeling fancy, we’ll get them from a local fishmonger. This entire meal takes about 15-20 minutes. All you need:

+ Salmon filet (4-8 oz serving per person)

+ Salt and pepper

+ Good olive oil

+ Lemon

Dry off salmon filet and place skin side down on a plate. Brush with olive oil and sprinkle spices and herbs generously over – you can use whatever you have on hand. Sometimes all I’ll use is salt and pepper! I also like adding garlic and red pepper flakes. You can honestly use most spices and herbs!

Preheat air fryer or oven. If you’re using an air fryer, many models will have a “fish” setting (as I said, it’s foolproof cooking) that will set the time for you – it’s usually around 15 minutes. For the oven, you can broil the fish for a similar result. This will take about 10-15 minutes depending on the thickness of the filet.

Once the salmon is cooked, squeeze some fresh lemon juice over the top. Serve with a salad or your favorite vegetables. Some ideas – roasted broccolini, sautéed spinach, arugula salad, avocado, or roasted sweet potatoes. Enjoy!