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Blackened salmon on a plate flaked with a fork.
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5 from 64 votes

Air Fryer Blackened Salmon

Air fryer blackened salmon is a flavorful dish that can be ready in less than 15 minutes. This salmon is perfect for an easy lunch or weeknight dinner.
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time8 minutes
Total Time13 minutes
Course: Air Fryer, Main Course, Seafood
Cuisine: American
Keyword: air fried blackened salmon, air fryer, air fryer blackened salmon, blackened, blackened salmon in air fryer, salmon
Servings: 1
Calories: 277kcal
Author: Aimee

Ingredients

  • 6 oz salmon fillet
  • 1 teaspoon olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon blackened seasoning (2 teaspoons if covering both top and bottom of salmon)
  • salt
  • pepper

Instructions

  • Pat salmon dry with paper towels. Remove any bones if needed. Remove skin (optional).
  • Place salmon on a plate and drizzle with olive oil. Rub into the surface of the salmon. Sprinkle blackened seasoning over the top of the salmon.
  • Either brush air fryer basket with oil or use air fryer parchment paper.
  • Place salmon in air fryer basket. Air fry at 400 degrees F for 7-10 minutes.
  • Plate, then season with salt and pepper to taste.

Notes

  • All air fryers cook differently, and cook times may also depend on the thickness of your salmon. Adjust cooking times as needed.
  • You can use air fryer parchment paper or brush air fryer basket with oil before adding the salmon so that the salmon does not stick to the air fryer basket.
  • I used 1 teaspoon blackened seasoning for the top of the salmon. If you decide to coat the top and bottom, you will use 2 teaspoons of seasoning.
 
To make homemade blackened seasoning
Combine - 1.5 teaspoons smoked paprika, 1 teaspoon onion powder, 1 teaspoon garlic powder, ½ teaspoon salt, ¼ teaspoon black pepper, ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper, ¼ teaspoon dried basil, ¼ teaspoon dried oregano, ¼ teaspoon dried thyme leaves, and ½ teaspoon brown sugar (optional)

Nutrition

Calories: 277kcal | Carbohydrates: 0.1g | Protein: 34g | Fat: 15g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 5g | Monounsaturated Fat: 7g | Cholesterol: 94mg | Sodium: 608mg | Potassium: 835mg | Fiber: 0.03g | Vitamin A: 69IU | Calcium: 21mg | Iron: 1mg