Ingredients
Salmon
- 2 6-ounce skinless salmon filets
- Olive oil spray
Salmon Dry Rub
- 1 Tablespoon paprika (sweet or smoked)
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- ½ teaspoon cumin
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- ½ teaspoon dried cayenne pepper
Asparagus
- 1 bunch asparagus, trimmed
Instructions
- Prepare Dry Rub: In a small bowl, whisk together paprika, garlic powder, brown sugar, onion powder, cumin, salt, black pepper, and cayenne pepper to create the dry rub mixture.
- Season Salmon: Pat the salmon filets dry with paper towels to remove excess moisture. Sprinkle the dry rub evenly over all sides of the salmon, pressing it gently to adhere.
- Preheat Air Fryer: Preheat your air fryer to 400 degrees Fahrenheit to ensure it reaches optimal cooking temperature.
- Arrange Salmon in Air Fryer: Lightly spray the air fryer basket with olive oil spray to prevent sticking. Place the salmon filets in a single layer inside the basket. If needed, cook in batches to avoid overcrowding.
- Cook Salmon and Add Asparagus: Cook the salmon for 8 minutes total. After the first 3 minutes, add the trimmed asparagus to the air fryer basket alongside the salmon to cook for the remaining 5 minutes.
- Serve and Enjoy: Once the timers complete, carefully remove the salmon and asparagus from the air fryer. Serve immediately while hot and enjoy your healthy, flavorful meal.
Notes
- Ensure the salmon filets are similar in size for even cooking.
- Trim the woody ends off the asparagus for best texture.
- You can adjust the cayenne pepper in the dry rub to control spice level.
- If your air fryer basket is small, cook salmon and asparagus in separate batches.
- Use a meat thermometer to check salmon is cooked through; it should reach 145°F internally.
- For extra crispiness, lightly spray the salmon and asparagus with olive oil before air frying.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Air Frying
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Low Fat
