Lemon Pepper Salmon Air Fryer Recipe

Ready in 15 minutes and using only four ingredients, even beginners will love making this lemon pepper salmon air fryer recipe! 

Like pan-seared salmon, the lemon pepper salmon air fryer is crispy outside and beautifully flaky in the middle. You’ll love how the gentle citrus zest of lemon and the mild buttery flavor of the salmon combine as you take a bite.

The fabulous thing about making lemon pepper salmon in air fryer is that you can use fresh or frozen salmon filets and get beautiful results, which is excellent news for families who like to stock up their freezer! 

Air frying also means that your salmon will cook evenly every time so that every mouthful is tender and cooked to perfection.

This air fryer lemon pepper salmon recipe is super quick and easy to make, the perfect option for people who want to make a healthy and delicious meal but don’t want to spend a lot of time in the kitchen.

Ingredients to make lemon pepper salmon

**Find the full list of ingredients along with the recipe instructions at the end of this post**

Skin on salmon filets (fresh or frozen). Skin-on salmon is your best bet when making this lemon pepper salmon recipe; when air-fried, salmon skin goes crispy and is easy to remove after cooking! Like most oily fish, salmon is an excellent omega-3, iron, iodine, and choline source.

Unsalted butter. Salmon naturally has a salty flavor, so it’s a good idea to use unsalted butter if possible. You could also switch this to a plant-based alternative if you avoid dairy.

Minced garlic. Garlic is earthy and adds depth to your food! Try buying ready-prepared garlic from your local grocery store if you want to save yourself some time.

Lemon pepper seasoning. It just wouldn’t be lemon pepper salmon without the lemon pepper seasoning! You can buy it ready-made in the supermarket or make your own with lemon zest, pepper, and salt.

Slices of lemon. It's a gorgeous garnish and gives your guests the option to squeeze extra lemon juice over their fish - delish!

Tools used to make the recipe.

• Small bowl.
• Air fryer.

How to make lemon pepper salmon in an air fryer?

You’ll find this one of the easiest ways to cook salmon.

First, pat dries the salmon filet with paper towels. In a small bowl, combine the butter and minced garlic, brush the mixture over the salmon sprinkle with lemon pepper seasoning.

Next, transfer the salmon to the air fryer basket and air fry to 390ºF for 10 minutes or until the fish flakes with a fork.

Finally, remove it from the basket and let it rest for 2 minutes before serving. Enjoy!

Recipe tips

• If you have leftover lemon pepper salmon, you can keep it safely in the fridge for 3-4 days or in the freezer for up to 3 months. To store, seal it in an airtight container and move it to the fridge or freezer within 2 hours of cooking.

How long does it take to air fry salmon?

It takes around 10 minutes at 390°F to cook air fryer lemon pepper salmon. The exact cooking time depends on which model of air fryer you use and on how big a piece of fish you are cooking.

To check your salmon, use a fork to see if the flesh easily flakes - if it does, it’s ready to serve.

What goes well with lemon pepper salmon

• Sweet, refreshing massaged kale and apple salad.
• Crunchy air fryer baby potatoes
• Simple air fryer green beans
• Air Fryer Bacon wrapped asparagus
• Instant pot mashed potatoes cauliflower

How to reheat salmon in the air fryer

First, preheat your air fryer to 360°F. Then, once it’s hot, lay your salmon lemon pepper in the basket and heat for 4-5 minutes until warm all the way through. If you’re reheating frozen salmon, increase the cooking time by 5-10 minutes.

Use an instant meat thermometer to check that your salmon has reached a safe internal temperature of 145°F before serving.

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• Air Fryer Blackened Salmon
• Bacon Wrapped Scallops in Air Fryer
• Air Fryer Shrimp
• Air Fryer Halibut
• Tuna Steak in Air Fryer
• Air Fryer Swordfish

If you love lemon pepper seasoning, then try these air fryer lemon pepper Chicken Breast, lemon pepper chicken legs in air fryer, and these air fryer scallops, which are delicious.

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