Description
A quick and delicious air fryer salmon recipe with a crispy skin and buttery flesh, perfect for family gatherings.
Ingredients
- Salmon fillets (skin-on preferred)
- Olive oil
- Fresh garlic (minced)
- Lemon (juice and zest)
- Fresh herbs (dill, parsley, or thyme)
- Salt
- Black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat your air fryer to 400°F (200°C).
- Pat the salmon fillets dry with paper towels.
- Brush the fillets lightly with olive oil and season with salt, pepper, minced garlic, and lemon zest.
- Place the salmon in the air fryer basket skin side down and cook for 8 to 10 minutes.
- Once done, squeeze fresh lemon juice on top before serving, garnishing with dill or parsley if desired.
Notes
Ensure your air fryer is fully preheated for best results. Avoid overcrowding the basket for a crispy finish.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Air Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 fillet
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 0g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 34g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
Keywords: air fryer, salmon, quick dinner, healthy recipe, easy recipe, family recipe