Stovetop~25 minComplexity
Air Fryer Salmon
This Air Fryer Salmon delivers 9g protein and 130 calories per serving from 4 batch servings. Cooks in minutes on the stovetop with Asian seasoning, making it a quick addition to your protein rotation. Stack multiple servings to hit your daily protein targets while keeping prep time minimal.
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Ingredients
4 servings
- •24 oz Salmon
- •1 tbsp Olive oil
Regular (not extra-virgin) olive oil for high-heat cooking. EVOO for dressings.
- •1 tsp Garlic powder
- •0.5 tsp Onion powder
- •0.5 tsp Paprika, Smoked
- •0.5 tsp 1/2 teaspoon fine sea salt
- •0.5 tsp 1/2 teaspoon freshly-ground black pepper
- •Lemon Wedges, For Serving
Instructions
- 1Pat the salmon fillets dry with paper towels to remove excess moisture.
- 2In a small bowl, combine the garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, fine sea salt, and freshly-ground black pepper, then sprinkle the mixture evenly over both sides of the salmon fillets and pat gently so the seasoning adheres.
- 3Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat for 1–2 minutes until shimmering.
- 4Place the salmon fillets skin-side down in the skillet and cook for 5–7 minutes over medium-high heat until the flesh is opaque and flakes easily with a fork, with an internal temperature reaching 125–130°F for medium doneness.
- 5Flip the fillets gently and cook for an additional 1–2 minutes over medium-high heat until the skin is crispy and golden brown.
- 6Transfer the cooked salmon to a cutting board and let rest for 2 minutes.
- 7Divide the salmon fillets evenly among 4 airtight containers while still warm, then seal and refrigerate until ready to serve with lemon wedges on the side.
Nutrition — Per Serving
388
calories
35g
protein
26g
fat
- Carbohydrates
- 1g
- Saturated fat
- 5.7g
- Sodium
- 101 mg
- Dietary fiber
- 0.2g
4 servings per batch · ~175g each
Macro data sourced from USDA FoodData Central
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How much protein does Air Fryer Salmon have per serving?
Each serving has 9g of protein and 130 calories with 10g fat and 2g carbs. This lower-protein variant works better as a side protein or for calorie-conscious meal combinations rather than a primary protein source.
How long does Air Fryer Salmon take to prep?
Quick prep on the stovetop with 4 servings per batch, so one preparation gives you multiple meals throughout the week. Efficient for filling out meal prep containers with minimal effort.
Is Air Fryer Salmon good for fat loss?
At 130 calories and only 2g carbs per serving, this is lean and low-carb for cutting phases. The 9g protein per serving is moderate, so layer this with a higher-protein component to maximize satiety during a deficit.
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