While the air fryer is preheating, drizzle the oil over your salmon filets. Use your hand or a pastry brush to rub the oil into each filet, ensuring they are evenly coated.
Whisk together the garlic powder and lemon pepper seasoning. Sprinkle an even amount of the season mix over each filet.
Once the air fryer is finished preheating, place your filets in the air fryer basket and cook for 12 minutes.
Serve immediately and enjoy!
Notes
Depending on the size of your filets, the package of salmon you buy will have either 3 or 4 filets. This recipe works with either amount.
If you are cooking more than 4 filets, split them into two groups so you don’t overcrowd the air fryer. Overcrowding the air fryer can increase the cook time and cause the filets to cook unevenly.
Serve your filets by themselves or top them with a little bit of tartar sauce. You can also serve your fish with a side of steamed veggies or any variety of rice.
Make sure your salmon reaches an internal temperature of 145 before serving.
The oil helps adhere the spice mix to the fish and also helps give the fish a nice, slightly crispy exterior.
If you don’t have any olive oil you can use vegetable oil or coconut oil instead.
You can store leftover salmon in the fridge for up to 4 days. Make sure your leftovers are in an airtight container.
Reheat your leftovers by wrapping the filets in tin foil and preheating the oven to 275. Cook your leftovers for 15 minutes. This helps prevent the salmon from drying out.