Description
Air Fryer Salmon is a quick and delicious way to enjoy a gourmet meal at home. With its crispy exterior and tender, flaky interior, this dish is infused with the bright flavors of lemon and fresh herbs. Perfect for impressing guests or enjoying a weeknight dinner, this recipe comes together effortlessly in your air fryer. Serve it alongside roasted vegetables or fluffy rice for a complete meal that’s sure to garner compliments.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 salmon fillets (6 oz each)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice (freshly squeezed)
- 2 tablespoons fresh dill or parsley (chopped)
Instructions
- Preheat the air fryer to 400°F (200°C) for about 5 minutes.
- Pat salmon fillets dry and season both sides with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and olive oil.
- Squeeze lemon juice over the fillets and place them skin-side down in the air fryer basket.
- Cook for 10-12 minutes until salmon flakes easily with a fork and reaches an internal temperature of at least 145°F (63°C).
- Garnish with chopped dill or parsley before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 367
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 75mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 0g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 39g
- Cholesterol: 112mg
Keywords: - For added flavor, marinate the salmon in lemon juice and herbs for 30 minutes before cooking. - Experiment with spices like paprika or add honey for a sweet twist. - Leftover salmon can be stored in an airtight container for up to three days.