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Air Fryer Salmon Belly

Fatty salmon belly strips air fried hot so the fat renders and the edges crisp while the centre stays silky.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: American
Calories: 380
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 lb salmon belly skin-on, cut into 2-inch strips
  • 1 tsp neutral oil
  • 3/4 tsp kosher salt
  • black pepper
  • 1 tsp lemon zest
  • 1 garlic clove grated, optional
  • lemon wedges and flaky salt to serve

Equipment

  • Air fryer
  • Paper towels

Method
 

  1. Pat the belly strips very dry. Toss with oil, salt, pepper, lemon zest, and garlic.
  2. Preheat the air fryer to 400°F (205°C) for 3 minutes.
  3. Arrange skin-side down in a single layer and cook 8 to 10 minutes, until the fat has rendered and the edges are crisp.
  4. Finish with flaky salt and a squeeze of lemon.

Notes

Belly is rich and quick: watch it from minute 8 — it goes from silky to dry fast.
Dry it hard: surface moisture stops the fat from crisping.