The air fryer cooks salmon to perfection, giving it a slight crust on the outside while keeping the interior moist. If you don’t have an air fryer, you can bake the salmon at 400°F (200ºC) for about 10 minutes, or until the salmon reaches an internal temperature of 145°F.
Between the antioxidants in the berries and the omega-3’s in the salmon, this meal packs an anti-inflammatory powerhouse that benefits your heart (1, 2).
Active time: 10 minutes | Total time: 20 minutes
Air Fryer Salmon With Arugula-Berry Salad
Ingredients
- 1/2 tsp chili powder
- 1/2 tsp kosher salt, divided
- 1/4 tsp black pepper, divided
- 1/4 tsp brown sugar
- 1/8 tsp garlic powder
- 2 4-oz. skinless salmon fillets
- Cooking spray
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 2 tbsp balsamic vinegar
- 1 tsp Dijon mustard
- 4 cups baby arugula
- 1 cup fresh raspberries
- 1 cup fresh strawberries, sliced
Directions
In a small bowl, combine the chili powder, 1/4 tsp salt and 1/8 tsp black pepper, brown sugar, and garlic powder. Sprinkle the mixture evenly over the salmon fillets.
Preheat the air fryer, if necessary, to 400°F (200°C). Coat the air fryer basket with cooking spray. Add the salmon and cook for 7–8 minutes, or until it reaches an internal temperature of 145°F.
Meanwhile, in a medium bowl, whisk together the olive oil, balsamic vinegar, Dijon mustard, and the remaining 1/4 tsp salt and 1/8 tsp black pepper. Add the arugula, raspberries, and strawberries and toss gently to coat.
Serve the salmon with the salad.
Serves: 2 | Serving Size: 1 salmon fillet and about 2 1/2 cups salad
Nutrition (per serving): Calories: 439; Total Fat: 28g; Saturated Fat: 5g; Monounsaturated Fat: 13g; Polyunsaturated Fat: 5g; Cholesterol: 60mg; Sodium: 722mg; Carbohydrate: 21g; Dietary Fiber: 7g; Sugar: 10g; Protein: 26g
Nutrition Bonus: Potassium: 786mg; Iron: 11%; Vitamin A: 17%; Vitamin C: 114%; Calcium: 11%
Originally published: March 20, 2021; Updated March 2026
