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Air fryer salmon fillets with garlic seasoning, fresh lemon slices, and parsley, cooked until flaky and golden.

Lemon Garlic Air Fryer Salmon

A quick, weight loss-friendly air fryer salmon recipe that's flaky, flavorful, and ready in under 20 minutes with almost no added oil.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 17 minutes
Course Main Course, Dinner
Cuisine American, Mediterranean
Servings 2
Calories 835 kcal

Equipment

  • 1 Air fryer
  • 1 Meat Thermometer optional, to confirm salmon reaches 145°F
  • 1 Cutting board
  • 1 Basting brush for applying olive oil
  • 1 Paper towels for patting salmon dry

Ingredients
  

  • 2 fillets salmon about 6 oz each
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • salt to taste
  • black pepper to taste
  • 1/2 lemon sliced
  • fresh parsley for garnish

Instructions
 

  • Preheat the air fryer to 400°F (200°C) for 3–5 minutes.
  • Pat the salmon fillets dry with a paper towel.
  • Brush each fillet lightly with olive oil, then season with garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
  • Place the salmon fillets skin-side down in the air fryer basket, leaving space between them.
  • Air fry for 10–12 minutes, checking that the internal temperature reaches 145°F (63°C).
  • Top with fresh lemon slices and parsley before serving.

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