Description
Jamie Oliver’s Air Fryer Salmon is a crispy, golden, and flavorful salmon dish cooked in an air fryer with herbs, lemon, and garlic. It’s a healthy and quick way to enjoy salmon with minimal effort.
Ingredients
Scale
-
-
-
- 2 salmon fillets (skin-on, about 150g each)
-
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
-
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
-
- 1 teaspoon paprika (or smoked paprika for extra flavor)
-
- ½ teaspoon salt
-
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
-
- ½ teaspoon dried thyme or oregano
-
- ½ teaspoon chili flakes (optional, for heat)
-
- Juice of ½ lemon
-
- Lemon wedges, for serving
-
- Fresh parsley or dill (for garnish, optional)
-
-
Instructions
Step 1: Preheat the Air Fryer
-
- Set the air fryer to 200°C (400°F) and let it preheat for 2-3 minutes.
Step 2: Season the Salmon
-
- Pat the salmon fillets dry with a paper towel to ensure crispiness.
-
- In a small bowl, mix olive oil, garlic powder, paprika, salt, pepper, thyme, and chili flakes.
-
- Rub the spice mixture evenly over both sides of the salmon fillets.
Step 3: Air Fry the Salmon
-
- Place the salmon skin-side down in the air fryer basket.
-
- Cook at 200°C (400°F) for 8-10 minutes, depending on the thickness of the fillets.
-
- No need to flip—the air fryer will cook it evenly.
Step 4: Add Lemon and Serve
-
- Squeeze fresh lemon juice over the cooked salmon.
-
- Garnish with fresh parsley or dill for extra flavor.
-
- Serve hot with steamed vegetables, rice, or a fresh salad.