Easy Air Fryer BBQ Salmon
Description
Easy air fryer BBQ salmon seasoned to perfection, flaky and juicy inside with crisp edges. A quick, healthy dinner made in minutes.
Ingredients
- 4 salmon fillets, about 6 ounces each
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1½ tablespoons BBQ seasoning
- ¼ teaspoon salt, optional, adjust to seasoning
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- Lemon wedges, for serving (optional)
- Fresh parsley, for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the air fryer temperature to 400 degrees F (200°C). Lightly spray the basket with cooking oil.
- Pat 4 salmon fillets dry with paper towels. Rub each fillet with 1 tablespoon olive oil, then season evenly with 1½ tablespoons BBQ seasoning, ¼ teaspoon salt, and ¼ teaspoon black pepper.
- Place salmon fillets in a single layer in the air fryer basket. Set cook time for 8-10 minutes, depending on thickness, until salmon flakes easily with a fork.
- Remove salmon from the air fryer and let rest for 1–2 minutes. Serve with Lemon wedges and garnish with Fresh parsley if desired.
Equipment
- Cooking Spray, or Parchment paper
Notes
Other Cooking Instructions
Oven Method:Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Season salmon as directed and place on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Bake for 12–15 minutes, or until salmon flakes easily with a fork. Stovetop Method:
Heat a skillet over medium heat with a small amount of oil. Cook seasoned salmon skin-side down for 4–5 minutes, flip, and cook another 2–3 minutes until done. Grill Method:
Preheat grill to medium heat. Place seasoned salmon on foil or a greased grill grate and grill for 4–6 minutes per side, depending on thickness.
Nutrition
Serving: 1ServingCalories: 290kcalCarbohydrates: 4gProtein: 34gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 5gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 94mgSodium: 222mgPotassium: 873mgFiber: 1gSugar: 0.2gVitamin A: 215IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 76mgIron: 3mg