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Air Fryer Lemon Dill Salmon

Skin-on salmon rubbed with lemon zest, dill, and garlic, then air fried to a seared exterior and a tender centre in under 10 minutes.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 9 minutes
Total Time 19 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 320
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 4 fillets salmon about 1 inch thick, skin-on
  • 1-2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice
  • 1 tsp lemon zest
  • 2 tbsp fresh dill chopped
  • 1/2 tsp garlic powder
  • kosher salt and black pepper
  • lemon wedges to serve

Equipment

  • Air fryer
  • Small bowl
  • Whisk
  • Meat thermometer
  • Paper towels

Method
 

  1. Pat the fillets dry, then rub with oil, lemon juice, zest, dill, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Marinate 15 minutes if you have time.
  2. Lightly oil the basket and preheat the air fryer to 400°F (205°C).
  3. Cook the fillets skin-side down 7 to 9 minutes, until the thickest part reads 125 to 130°F.
  4. Rest 2 minutes, then squeeze lemon over and serve.

Notes

Oil the basket: skin-on salmon sticks otherwise.
Lemon zest over juice for brightness without acid softening the surface before it cooks.