Air Fryer Salmon Steaks: Crispy Skin, Juicy Centre
Air fryer salmon steaks are a restaurant-quality dinner made at home. With crisp skin, flaky insides, and a lemon herb rub, this recipe is fast, healthy, and unforgettable.
Prep Time
5m
Total Time
10m
Cook
15m
Yield
2 servings
Steaks
Salmon
Ingredients for Air Fryer Salmon Steaks
Simple ingredients for next-level salmon
2 salmon steaks (skin-on, ~180g each)
1 tbsp olive oil
1 garlic clove, minced
½ tsp paprika
½ tsp dried parsley
Salt and pepper to taste
2 lemon slices
Garnish Options
Fresh dill
Chili flakes
Lemon zest
Bone-In vs Boneless
Most salmon steaks are bone-in — use long-handled tongs when flipping to keep them intact.
How to Cook Salmon Steaks in the Air Fryer
A fast, easy technique for perfectly crisp skin and juicy fish.
Preheat air fryer to 200°C (390°F).
Rub salmon with olive oil, garlic, paprika, parsley, salt, and pepper.
Place salmon steaks skin-side down in the air fryer basket.
If you’ve only ever pan-fried or grilled salmon steaks, the air fryer will blow your mind. You get crispy skin, juicy flaky salmon, and no oil splatter. This recipe is fast, mess-free, and packed with lemon garlic flavour. It's ideal for a healthy weeknight dinner or an impressive weekend meal. You can tweak the seasoning to your liking and still get amazing results. Whether you're new to air frying or a seasoned pro, this salmon steak method is a keeper.
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