Crispy Lemon Dill Salmon
Salmon fillets air-fried until skin crisps in 12 minutes, finished with bright lemon and fresh dill. Minimal prep, maximum flavor — weeknight dinner done.
- Total time
- 15 min
- Servings
- 2
- Calories
- 285
- Protein
- 28g
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Ingredients
- 2 fillets (5-6 oz each) salmon fillets, skin-on
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 whole (juiced + zested) lemon
- 2 tbsp fresh dill, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- ½ tsp (or to taste) salt and black pepper
Instructions
- 1
Pat salmon dry with paper towels. Brush both sides with olive oil.
- 2
Season with salt, pepper, and minced garlic on the flesh side.
- 3
Place skin-side down in the air fryer basket. Air fry at 400°F for 12 minutes.
- 4
Remove from air fryer. Drizzle with lemon juice and zest.
- 5
Top with fresh dill. Serve immediately.
Tools you’ll need
- air fryer
- paper towels
- microplane or grater (for lemon zest)
- plate or serving platter
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