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Ninja Foodi Salmon

Complete with a savory, well-balanced seasoning blend and a spritz of fresh lemon juice, this Ninja Foodi Salmon recipe is the best around, ready in 10 minutes.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time10 minutes
4 Servings

Equipment

  • Ninja Foodi

Ingredients

  • 4 salmon filets 4-6 ounces each
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • ½ teaspoon paprika
  • ½ teaspoon rosemary fresh, chopped
  • ½ teaspoon basil fresh, chopped
  • ½ teaspoon parsley fresh, chopped. Plus extra for garnish
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
  • ½ teaspoon coarse salt
  • ⅛ teaspoon ground black pepper or to taste
  • Fresh lemon slices for garnish

Instructions

  • In a small bowl, mix together paprika, rosemary, basil, parsley, garlic powder, and salt.
  • Prepare salmon filets, checking for any bones you can feel. If you’re using a whole salmon filet, cut it into serving sized pieces.
  • Preheat the Ninja Foodi on the Air Fry setting to 390°F/198°C for 5 minutes.
  • Add ¼ teaspoon of olive oil to the top of each salmon piece, then rub in ¼ of the seasoning mixture to each.
  • Place seasoned salmon in the air fryer basket, skin side down. You will need to cook this recipe in batches. 1 large filet or two large ones can be cooked at a time.
  • Close the crisper lid, and cook Salmon in the Ninja Foodi using the Air Fry setting at 390°F/198°C for 8 to 10 minutes.
  • When salmon is done, remove from the air fryer. Garnish with fresh lemon and fresh parsley if desired.

Notes

  • You can cook one or two pieces of salmon at a time in the Ninja Foodi. Don't try to do more than that, or they won't cook evenly. You want plenty of space around each fish fillet.
  • Use this recipe with any type of firm fish that you like. 
  • Check your salmon at the 8 minute mark for doneness. If needed, cook for an additional two minutes. Add additional time if needed, in two minute intervals. 
  • Cook the salmon with the skin on. The skin may stick to the air fryer basket a bit, but the fish will remove easily. 
  • Pro Tip: This recipe can be made in the air fryer unit with a basket or the air fryer oven. If you are using the air fryer oven, use the middle rack and select the "Air Fry" function.
  • Pro Tip: Check your food as it cooks. Each air fryer runs a bit differently. Sometimes airfrying is a trial and error process. Check your food as it cooks to learn your air fryer better! When cooking a new recipe or food items be sure to check your food often to help avoid over/under cooking.
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Nutrition Information

Calories 274kcal | Carbohydrates 1g | Protein 34g | Fat 14g | Saturated Fat 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat 5g | Monounsaturated Fat 6g | Cholesterol 94mg | Sodium 366mg | Potassium 844mg | Fiber 1g | Sugar 1g | Vitamin A 194IU | Vitamin C 1mg | Calcium 22mg | Iron 1mg
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