Brown Sugar Air Fryer Salmon
Salmon fillets coated in a brown sugar spice rub and cooked in the air fryer in minutes.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 2 salmon fillets (5 to 8 oz each)
- 1 ½ tbsp brown sugar
- ½ tsp Italian seasoning
- ½ tsp paprika
- ¼ tsp garlic powder
- ¼ tsp coarse sea salt
- 1 pinch pepper
Instructions
Cooking
- Stir the brown sugar, Italian seasoning, paprika, garlic powder, sea salt, and pepper together.
- Pat the rub generously onto both sides of the salmon fillets.
- Heat the air fryer to 400 degrees F.
- Place the fillets in the basket without touching and air fry for 7 to 9 minutes, until the tops are caramelized and the salmon flakes easily with a fork.
- Serve hot.
Notes
Nutrition is an estimate for 1 fillet of about 6 ounces. The USDA recommends 145 degrees F for salmon. Cooking time depends on thickness and air fryer model.