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Low-Carb Air Fryer Salmon

Low-Carb Air Fryer Salmon

Description: Perfectly cooked, flaky salmon that's keto-friendly and ready in just 20 minutes using your air fryer. With only 0.5g net carbs per serving, this crispy-on-the-outside, tender-on-the-inside salmon will become your new favorite low-carb dinner!
Serving Size: 1 (6-oz) fillet Net Carbs: 0.5g Protein: 34g Fat: 22g
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine American
Servings 4
Calories 338 kcal

Equipment

  • Air fryer
  • Pastry brush or basting brush
  • Small mixing bowl
  • Measuring spoons
  • Instant-read meat thermomete

Ingredients
  

  • - 4 6-oz salmon fillets, skin-on
  • - 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • - 2 teaspoons garlic powder
  • - 2 teaspoons paprika
  • - 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • - 1 lemon for serving
  • - Salt and black pepper to taste

Instructions
 

  • Remove salmon from refrigerator 15 minutes before cooking. Pat fillets thoroughly dry with paper towels.
  • Preheat air fryer to 400°F (204°C).
  • Brush each fillet with olive oil.
  • In a small bowl, combine garlic powder, paprika, onion powder, salt, and pepper.
  • Sprinkle seasoning mixture generously over the salmon. Gently pat the seasonings into the fish.
  • Place salmon fillets skin-side down in the air fryer basket.
  • Cook for 10-12 minutes, depending on thickness. No need to flip!
  • Let rest for 2-3 minutes after cooking.
  • Squeeze fresh lemon juice over the top before serving.

Notes

- For best results, ensure salmon fillets are of equal thickness
- Check temperature with meat thermometer - should read 145°F (63°C) at thickest part
- Pat salmon completely dry before seasoning for crispy exterior
- Don't overcrowd the air fryer basket
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