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A salmon filet served alongside steamed rice on a white plate with fresh parsley sprinkled over top
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Southwest Air Fryer salmon

Southwest Air Fryer salmon is just 3 simple ingredients and comes out perfectly tender and flaky in less than 15 minutes. This makes a delicious easy healthy salmon dinner any night of the week.
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time10 minutes
Total Time15 minutes
Yield: 2 servings

Ingredients

  • ½ lb. salmon (cut into pieces that will fit in Air Fryer)
  • 1 teaspoon extra-virgin olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon southwest seasoning

Instructions

  • Preheat the Air Fryer to 400 (if it requires preheating).
  • Drizzle olive oil over the top of the salmon and sprinkle with southwest seasoning.
  • Place the salmon, skin side down (and seasoned side up) in the tray of the Air Fryer.
  • Cook at 400 for 10 minutes, or until the salmon flakes easily with a fork and is cooked through.

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Notes

This homemade southwest seasoning is what I use and recommend. It takes just minutes to mix together and has really great flavor. You could also substitute a store-bought southwest seasoning.
I prefer wild salmon because it has more flavor and is a tad healthier than farmed salmon, but either will work. Just make sure your salmon is completely thawed if it’s been frozen.
This recipe calls for ½ pound of salmon and makes enough for 2 people. That’s about the size that will fit in the Air Fryer at once. If you are looking to cook more, work in batches and then add all of the salmon to the Air Fryer at the end for an additional 1 minute of cook time, to get it warmed through.
Cook time: If you have an especially thick piece of salmon, you may need to add an extra couple of minutes of cook time. Alternatively, if your piece is ½ inch thick or so, you can reduce the cook time to 8 minutes.
No Air Fryer? You can also roast this salmon in the oven. Cook it at 400 for about 10 minutes per inch of thickness.
Topping ideas for southwestern salmon:
  • Pico de gallo or fresh salsa
  • Sliced avocado or a dollop of guacamole
  • Dollop of Greek yogurt or sour cream
  • Sliced green onions
  • Fresh chopped cilantro
  • Hot sauce, sriracha or pickled jalapeños for a spicy kick
  • Squeeze of fresh lime juice

Nutrition

Serving: 1serving | Calories: 255kcal | Protein: 25g | Fat: 16g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 12g | Cholesterol: 71mg | Sodium: 829mg
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