Description
This Blackened Air Fryer Salmon is a quick and flavorful 15-minute dinner with a smoky, slightly spicy crust and perfectly flaky texture. It is simple, beginner-friendly, and perfect for busy weeknights when you want something satisfying without extra effort.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 salmon fillet about 6 oz
- 1 teaspoon olive oil
- 1 to 2 teaspoons blackened seasoning
- Salt to taste
- Black pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley optional
- Lemon wedges optional
Instructions
- Pat the salmon dry with paper towels and remove any bones.
- Drizzle olive oil over the salmon and rub it in evenly.
- Sprinkle blackened seasoning generously over the top.
- Lightly oil the air fryer basket or use parchment paper.
- Place the salmon in the air fryer basket.
- Cook at 400°F for 7 to 10 minutes.
- Check that the salmon flakes easily and is opaque inside.
- Season with salt and pepper, garnish if desired, and serve.
Notes
Adjust cook time depending on thickness. Patting the salmon dry improves texture. Reduce cayenne in seasoning for less heat. Add lemon juice before serving for brightness.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Air Fryer
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 fillet
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg