{"id":"94ae6f7f-d6d2-424b-881b-5821073b009c","url":"https://recipestripper.com/recipes/94ae6f7f-d6d2-424b-881b-5821073b009c","source_url":"https://pinchofyum.com/air-fryer-salmon","title":"Ridiculously Good Air Fryer Salmon","description":"This air fryer salmon is TOO GOOD. Crisped and golden on the outside, buttery and juicy on the inside, and made in 15 minutes start to finish.","servings":4,"servings_text":"4","prep_time":"PT5M","cook_time":"PT8M","total_time":"PT13M","image_url":"https://pinchofyum.com/tachyon/Air-Fryer-Salmon-Square.jpg?fit=225%2C225","ingredients":[{"text":"1 lb. salmon (see note 1)","item":"salmon","quantity":1,"unit":"lb","preparation":"see note 1"},{"text":"1 tablespoon brown sugar","item":"brown sugar","quantity":1,"unit":"tbsp"},{"text":"1 teaspoon paprika","item":"paprika","quantity":1,"unit":"tsp"},{"text":"1 teaspoon smoked paprika","item":"smoked paprika","quantity":1,"unit":"tsp"},{"text":"1/2 teaspoon chili powder","item":"chili powder","quantity":0.5,"unit":"tsp"},{"text":"1 teaspoon onion powder","item":"onion powder","quantity":1,"unit":"tsp"},{"text":"1/2 teaspoon garlic powder","item":"garlic powder","quantity":0.5,"unit":"tsp"},{"text":"1 teaspoon cornstarch","item":"cornstarch","quantity":1,"unit":"tsp"},{"text":"3/4 teaspoon coarse kosher salt (or 1/2 teaspoon table salt)","item":"coarse kosher salt","quantity":0.75,"unit":"tsp","preparation":"or 1/2 teaspoon table salt"},{"text":"2-3 teaspoons avocado or olive oil","item":"avocado or olive oil","quantity":2,"quantity_max":3,"unit":"tsp"}],"instructions":[{"number":1,"text":"Remove the skin from your salmon, if it has skin. Pat with paper towels so the surface is mostly dry. Cut your salmon into cubes, 1 to 2 inches each (see photo)."},{"number":2,"text":"Mix the spices together in a small bowl."},{"number":3,"text":"Toss your salmon cubes in the spices and oil – I usually use my hands to mix it all together."},{"number":4,"text":"Place your salmon pieces in the air fryer (I just dump them right in) and spread them out a bit so they’re not laying all over each other. Air fry at 400 degrees for 8 minutes!"},{"number":5,"text":"At this point it should be textured and golden on the outside, and juicy and delicious on the inside. When you press each piece with a fork, they should easily flake / slip apart with a buttery, juicy texture inside. (You can do 6-7 minutes if you prefer more of a medium doneness.)"}],"date_published":"2026-10-29T23:42:15.724021+00:00","date_modified":"2026-10-29T23:42:15.724021+00:00"}