Air Fryer Salmon with Lemon Garlic Rub

Air Fryer Salmon with Lemon Garlic Rub

15 min

This immensely flavorful salmon is marinated with lemon, garlic and Italian herbs and cooked to perfection in the air fryer.

Ingredients

  • 6 salmon fillets (about 6 oz each)
  • 1 tbsp olive oil (or avocado oil)
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1½ tsp coarse salt
  • 1 tsp fresh pepper
  • 1 tsp fresh lemon juice
  • 2 tsp Italian seasoning (or Italian herbs)
  • sliced lemons
  • freshly chopped parsley

Directions

  1. 1

    In a small bowl, add oil and lemon juice. Whisk until combined.

  2. 2

    Coat all sides of the salmon with the oil mixture.

  3. 3

    Mix garlic powder, Italian seasoning, salt and pepper in a bowl.

  4. 4

    Rub top of the salmon with the seasoning rub. Let sit for 10 minutes.

  5. 5

    Spray the bottom of the air fryer basket with a non-stick cooking spray.

  6. 6

    Place salmon fillets in the air fryer basket with the skin side down.

  7. 7

    Cook at 400ºF for 10 minutes. Do not flip or rotate. Salmon is done when the internal temperature is 125ºF to 135ºF.

  8. 8

    Serve with lemon and fresh parsley.