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Air Fryer Salmon and Asparagus

Salmon and asparagus cooked together in one basket, the asparagus added partway so it stays crisp-tender when the salmon is done.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 13 minutes
Total Time 23 minutes
Servings: 2 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 390
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 fillets salmon 6 to 8 oz each, skin-on
  • 1 bunch asparagus woody ends trimmed
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 garlic clove minced
  • 1 tsp lemon zest
  • kosher salt and black pepper
  • lemon wedges to serve

Equipment

  • Air fryer
  • Paper towels

Method
 

  1. Pat the fillets dry and rub with half the oil, lemon zest, salt, and pepper. Toss the asparagus with the rest of the oil, garlic, and salt.
  2. Preheat the air fryer to 400°F (205°C). Cook the fillets skin-side down 5 minutes.
  3. Add the asparagus to the basket and cook 6 to 8 minutes more, until the salmon flakes and the asparagus is crisp-tender.
  4. Finish with a squeeze of lemon.

Notes

Thin to medium spears cook in the window; thick ones stay woody.
Salmon first, asparagus after — greens only need 6 to 8 minutes.