This dish is about as effortless as healthy eating gets: salmon fillets rubbed with olive oil and a smoky blend of paprika, garlic powder, and onion powder, then air-fried until the outside turns beautifully crisp and the inside stays flaky and moist. The air fryer does all the heavy lifting here, delivering restaurant-quality texture in about ten minutes with none of the mess of a stovetop or oven sheet pan. A squeeze of fresh lemon and a scatter of chopped parsley at the end brighten every bite and keep the flavors light and fresh. With good fats from the olive oil, lean protein from the salmon, and bright herbs finishing it off, this one lines up perfectly with a Mediterranean way of eating. It's fast enough for a weeknight but polished enough to serve to guests, and it reheats well if you want to plan ahead for easy lunches.
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Preheat the air fryer to 400°F (200°C) for 3 minutes.
In a small bowl, stir together the smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper. Pat the salmon fillets dry with paper towels, brush or rub the olive oil over all sides, then press the spice mixture evenly over the top and sides of each fillet.
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