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Air Fryer Salmon with Lemon and Herbs — American Seafood recipe, 15 min, serves 2American

Air Fryer Salmon with Lemon and Herbs

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Salmon fillets that are flaky inside with a lightly crisp exterior. The air fryer cooks salmon evenly without drying it out, and the short cook time keeps the texture tender.

15
min
5
prep
🔥
10
cook
👥
2
servings
350
kcal / serving
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Instructions

1

Pat salmon fillets dry. Brush with olive oil on all sides.

2

Season with dill, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.

3

Place skin-side down in air fryer basket. Lay lemon slices on top.

4

Cook at 200°C (400°F) for 8-10 minutes until the flesh flakes easily with a fork.

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5

Serve with the roasted lemon slices and fresh herbs.

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Common Questions

Skin on or off?
Keep skin on during cooking — it protects the bottom and peels off easily after. You can eat it if it's crispy.
Frozen salmon?
Yes, add 3-4 minutes to cook time. No need to thaw first.
Can I halve this recipe?
Yes. Halve all ingredients. Cook time stays roughly the same for air fryer recipes; reduce slightly for stovetop.
Can I double this recipe?
Yes, double all ingredients. You may need to cook in batches to avoid overcrowding. Don't double cooking time — check doneness at the original time.
Can I use parchment paper in the air fryer?
Yes, perforated air fryer parchment paper works well. Never use it without food on top — it can blow into the heating element.
Why is my food not crispy?
Common causes: overcrowding the basket, food too wet, not enough oil, or temperature too low. Single layer with space between pieces is key.
Can I open the air fryer during cooking?
Yes. Unlike an oven, opening briefly to check or shake doesn't significantly affect cooking. Most air fryers pause when opened.

What to drink with this

🍷
Wine
Zinfandel or California Cabernet — bold reds match smoke and umami.
🍺
Beer
American IPA or amber ale.
🍸
Cocktail
Old Fashioned with a bourbon base.
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Non-alcoholic
Sparkling water with lemon or a craft root beer.
The story behind this recipe ▾
Salmon contains enough natural fat that it bastes itself during cooking. The skin side down position protects the bottom of the fillet from direct heat while the top gets the full force of the circulating hot air. Salmon is done when it turns from translucent to opaque and separates into flakes along the natural grain lines. The center should still be slightly translucent for medium doneness.
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