Description
Air fryer salmon offers a quick and delicious way to enjoy perfectly cooked salmon fillets. With a crispy, golden-brown exterior and tender, flaky interior, this dish is infused with vibrant flavors from olive oil, lemon juice, and aromatic spices. Ideal for busy weeknights or special occasions, air fryer salmon can be served simply or transformed into delightful tacos with leftovers. Enjoy a gourmet meal at home with minimal effort!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 salmon fillets (6 oz each)
- 2 tsp olive oil
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp dried dill or thyme
- Salt & pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat air fryer to 400°F (200°C).
- Pat salmon fillets dry with paper towels.
- Drizzle olive oil over fillets; season with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and herbs. Squeeze lemon juice over top.
- Place salmon fillets skin-side down in the air fryer basket.
- Cook for 8-10 minutes until internal temperature reaches 145°F (63°C) and fish flakes easily.
- Serve warm with lemon wedges and enjoy!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 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: 88mg