Create perfectly flaky, moist salmon with a bright, fresh flavor and a lightly crisp top in no time
Ingredients
2 (6 oz) salmon fillets, skin-on or skinless
1 tbsp olive oil
1 lemon (juice of half, half sliced for topping)
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 tsp dried herbs (dill, oregano, or Italian seasoning)
Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
Preheat Air Fryer: Preheat your air fryer to 400°F (200°C) for 3 minutes. Once the Oven get Hot with required temperature check with a thermometer to make sure.
Season Salmon: Pat salmon fillets dry. Rub them with olive oil, then season with salt, pepper, minced garlic, and dried herbs. the more you rub, the better the seasoning penetrate the fillets.
Air Fry: Place salmon in the basket, skin-side down if applicable. Top with a few thin lemon slices.
Cook: Air fry for 6-9 minutes (time depends on thickness). The salmon is done when it flakes easily with a fork and reaches an internal temperature of 145°F (63°C).
Serve: Squeeze fresh lemon juice over the top before serving. It will enhance the the flavors
Notes
Don't Overcook: Salmon cooks very quickly. Check it early to keep it from drying out.
Uniform Thickness: Choose fillets of similar thickness for even cooking.
No Preheating? If your air fryer doesn't preheat, add 1-2 minutes to the cook time.
keep in mind the right Temperatures are the key. always check the Temperature of the oil or fryer.
Nutrition Information:
Amount Per Serving:Calories: 350Total Fat: 22gCarbohydrates: 2gProtein: 34g
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