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Air Fryer Salmon Recipe
This Air Fryer Salmon Recipe uses salmon fillets seasoned with a blend of paprika, garlic, onion powders, and cumin, then cooked in an air fryer for a tender, evenly cooked fillet with a slightly crispy surface. The accompanying lemon dill sauce, sautéed with shallots, garlic, capers, and fresh dill, adds a bright, herbaceous finish that complements the salmon’s richness.
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
15 mins
Servings:
4
Calories:
366 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
Mediterranean
Ingredients
Air Fryer Salmon
- 4 salmon fillets
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- ½ tsp cumin
- 1/2 tsp kosher salt
Lemon dill sauce
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 shallot chopped
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- ¼ tsp crushed red pepper optional
- 1 tbsp capers chopped
- ⅓ cup dill chopped, fresh
- 2 lemon juice of
- 2 tbsp water
Instructions
- Brush the salmon fillets with olive oil.
- In a small bowl, mix the paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, cumin and salt. Sprinkle the spice mix all over the salmon fillets.
- Place the seasoned salmon pieces on the crip plate and air fry them in the Cosori TurboBlaze Air Fryer at 375 degrees F for 10 minutes.
- Meanwhile, make the lemon dill sauce: Heat the olive oil in a pan over medium high heat. Saute the shallots for 5 minutes so they're light and translucent.
- Add in the garlic and cook for a minute. Season with crushed red pepper and add in the capers.
- Add the dill followed by freshly squeezed lemon juice. Give it a stir, add the water and cook for a minute. If you'd like the sauce to be thinner, add more water.
- Once the salmon is cooked, transfer it to a platter and top with the lemon dill sauce.
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Notes
- Use salmon fillets of similar size for even cooking.
- Leftovers keep refrigerated up to 3 days and can be reheated in the air fryer or oven.
- Try alternative spices such as coriander, turmeric, thyme, rosemary, or oregano for variation.
- Serve alongside tahini salad, lemon rice, or Greek potatoes for complementary flavors.
Nutrition Information
Calories
366kcal
(18%)
Carbohydrates
8g
(3%)
Protein
35g
(70%)
Fat
22g
(34%)
Saturated Fat
3g
(15%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
6g
(35%)
Monounsaturated Fat
11g
(55%)
Cholesterol
94mg
(31%)
Sodium
430mg
(18%)
Potassium
996mg
(21%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
2g
(4%)
Vitamin A
672IU
(13%)
Vitamin C
33mg
(37%)
Calcium
55mg
(6%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4 Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 366
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 366kcal | 18% |
| Carbohydrates | 8g | 3% |
| Protein | 35g | 70% |
| Fat | 22g | 34% |
| Saturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 6g | 35% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 11g | 55% |
| Cholesterol | 94mg | 31% |
| Sodium | 430mg | 18% |
| Potassium | 996mg | 21% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 2g | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 672IU | 13% |
| Vitamin C | 33mg | 37% |
| Calcium | 55mg | 6% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.