Air Fryer Salmon with Lemon & Herbs
Crispy-skinned salmon fillets cooked in minutes with a bright lemon-herb finish. Perfect weeknight dinner that tastes restaurant-quality.
- Total time
- 15 min
- Servings
- 2
- Calories
- 285
- Protein
- 34g
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Ingredients
- 2 6 oz each salmon fillets, skin-on
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- ¼ tsp salt
- ¼ tsp black pepper
- 1 whole lemon
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp fresh dill or parsley, chopped
Instructions
- 1
Pat salmon dry with paper towels. Brush lightly with olive oil on both sides.
- 2
Season salmon generously with salt and pepper on both sides.
- 3
Zest half the lemon and mix with minced garlic and chopped dill in a small bowl.
- 4
Place salmon skin-side down in the air fryer basket. Cook at 380°F for 8 minutes.
- 5
Top each fillet with the garlic-herb mixture. Squeeze fresh lemon juice over.
- 6
Serve immediately while skin is still crispy.
Tools you’ll need
- air fryer basket
- paper towels
- small bowl
- microplane or fine grater
- serving plates
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