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Golden, crispy Air Fryer Salmon Steak, cooked to perfection with a crispy skin.

Air Fryer Salmon Steaks

5 from 4 votes
Author: Laurie Fleming
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 12 minutes
Total Time: 17 minutes
Servings: 4 Servings

Description

Crisp-edged, juicy bone-in salmon steaks in 12 minutes at 400°F, seasoned simply with garlic, salt, pepper, and lemon.

Ingredients 

  • 4 salmon steaks, about 1 inch thick, 6–8 oz each
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 lemon, half juiced and half sliced
  • Fresh dill or parsley, optional

Instructions

  • Pat the salmon steaks dry. Brush both sides with olive oil and season both sides with garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
  • Preheat the air fryer to 400°F (200°C) for 3 minutes.
  • Place the steaks in the basket in a single layer without overlapping.
  • Air fry 6 minutes, flip, and cook 5–6 minutes more, until the thickest part away from the bone reads 125–130°F for medium or 145°F for fully cooked.
  • Rest 3 minutes. Squeeze lemon over the top and serve with lemon slices and herbs.

Equipment

  • Air Fryer
  • Cooking Spray
  • Parchment Paper, optional

Notes

  • Frozen steaks: air fry 5 minutes plain, then season, flip, and cook 8–10 minutes more.
  • Thickness guide: ¾ inch 8–10 min · 1 inch 11–12 min · 1½ inch 15–17 min.

Nutrition

Serving: 1ServingCalories: 283kcalCarbohydrates: 3gProtein: 34gFat: 14gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 5gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 94mgSodium: 657mgPotassium: 883mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 75IUVitamin C: 14mgCalcium: 30mgIron: 2mg