Air Fryer Salmon
This Air Fryer Salmon provides 0g protein and 62 calories per serving across 4 servings — minimal protein content makes this unsuitable as a primary protein source. Cooks quickly on the stovetop but should be paired with 25-30g additional protein per meal. Use only if you need very low-calorie volume with other protein mains.
Ingredients
- •Salmon
- •Cooking spray (per 1-second spray)
Non-stick spray (PAM or store brand). Saves calories vs. pouring oil.
- •Soy Sauce, Low Sodium(15g)
- •Brown sugar(60g)
- •½ tsp freshly cracked black pepper ($0.03)
- •Garlic powder(3g)
Instructions
- 1Preheat your air fryer to 400°F. If using frozen salmon, allow it to thaw in the refrigerator before cooking. We are cooking salmon from a fresh or fully thawed state in this recipe.
- 2Gather marinade ingredients: soy sauce, brown sugar, pepper, and garlic powder.
- 3Whisk together soy sauce, brown sugar, pepper, and garlic powder.
- 4Spoon the marinade mixture over the salmon filets, gently rubbing it onto the salmon until it’s fully coated. A little extra on top is great! The brown sugar will melt during cooking and caramelize, giving your salmon a beautiful color and sweetness.
- 5Spray your salmon and your air fryer crisper plate with your cooking oil of choice and position the salmon skin side down in your air fryer. Depending on the size of your air fryer, you may have to do this in batches. If you are dividing bigger salmon filets into smaller portions, it’s easiest to do so once it’s fully cooked unless you have a sharp knife that can get through the skin with ease when they are raw.
- 6Air fry for 7-8 minutes to start. At the halfway mark, baste your salmon with more marinade and then continue cooking. The cook time for your salmon will vary depending on the thickness of each piece. For a thinner piece of salmon, plan on 7-8 minutes. For a thicker piece, air fry for 9-10 minutes. Fork test your salmon to make sure it’s done to your liking (flaky and delicious!) If it needs more time, you can put it back in for 1-2 minutes.
Nutrition — Per Serving
62
calories
0g
protein
0g
fat
- Carbohydrates
- 15g
- Saturated fat
- 0.0g
- Sodium
- 140 mg
- Dietary fiber
- 0.1g
4 servings per batch · ~20g each
Macro data sourced from USDA FoodData Central
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How much protein does Air Fryer Salmon have per serving?
Each serving contains 0g of protein, 62 calories, 0g fat, and 15g carbs. This recipe is a carbohydrate component only and provides no protein contribution to your daily intake.
How long does Air Fryer Salmon take to prep?
Quick prep with 4 servings per batch on the stovetop, making it efficient to prepare alongside other meal prep proteins. One batch yields enough portions for multiple days.
Is Air Fryer Salmon good for fat loss?
At 62 calories per serving with zero fat and protein, this functions as a low-calorie carb option for calorie-deficit phases. Combine it with a substantial protein source since it contributes nothing to protein targets.
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