Recipe

This post may contain affiliate links. Read our disclosure policy here.

Make this Spanish air fryer salmon recipe and have a healthy and delicious meal ready in about 10 minutes!

This foolproof recipe for Spanish Salmon tastes crazy good and it's a great way to cook salmon in the middle of the week without any stress.

spanish salmon with asparagus on a blue plate

Spanish-Style Salmon

I'm obsessed with great salmon recipes, and it's the reason we rotate them quite often in our house. Using the air fryer to cook salmon keeps cleanup minimal and it comes out perfectly cooked each time.

The other big perk of Spanish salmon is its nutritional benefits: healthy fats, protein, and potassium. Salmon is a heart-healthy food, and it makes MY heart happy knowing that I'm fueling the family with good nutrients and ingredients!

Ingredients

You can make this recipe with fresh or frozen salmon fillets. For seasoning, you’ll use olive oil, minced or grated garlic cloves (garlic powder also works), regular or smoked paprika, and salt.

How to Make Spanish Salmon in the Air Fryer

Check out the steps and tips for cooking flaky Spanish salmon in the air fryer:

Pat dry salmon fillets with a paper towel. I suggest removing the skin after it's cooked, it's much easier that way!
Season the salmon with the seasoning mixture after placing them in the preheated air fryer.
Cook at 400F for 8 to 9 minutes, depending on the thickness of the salmon. Check for doneness by poking the salmon with a fork at its thickest part, making sure the flakes separate easily and the middle isn't raw. If needed, cook for an additional minute or two.

four salmon fillets in an air fryer tray

More Ways to Enjoy Salmon

You can also bake salmon in foil, make seared Cajun salmon, cook it in the oven with asparagus, or serve a quick salmon pesto pasta. In a hurry, you can cook frozen salmon to serve it with your favorite side dishes or assemble delicious salmon tacos!

Spanish Air Fryer Salmon

Servings: 4 servings

Prep Time: 5

Cook Time: 8

Total Time: 13

Make this Spanish air fryer salmon recipe and have a healthy and delicious meal ready in about 10 minutes!

5 from 31 votes

Print Pin

Watch how it’s made:

Ingredients

4 salmon fillets, – about 4 ounces each
1 tablespoon olive oil
2 garlic cloves, crushed or ½ teaspoon garlic powder
½ teaspoon paprika
¼ teaspoon salt

Instructions

Preheat the air fryer to 400F for 5 minutes.
Pat dry salmon fillets, remove skin if desired.
In a small dish, combine olive oil, garlic, paprika, and salt.
Place salmon fillets inside the air fryer basket and distribute the seasoning mixture over the salmon pieces.
Cook at 400F for 8 to 9 minutes, depending on the thickness of the salmon. Check for doneness by poking the salmon with a fork at it’s thickest par making sure the flakes separate easily and the middle isn’t raw.
If needed, cook for an additional minute or two.