Air-Fryer Salmon

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In this simple air-fryer salmon recipe, the garlic gets crispy on the top while the Aleppo pepper and coriander bring earthy flavor to the fish, which remains delicately cooked in the middle.

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Marianne Williams
Marianne Williams
Marianne Williams

Marianne Williams has been a test kitchen professional for Dotdash Meredith since 2016. Her recipes have been featured in many publications, including Food & Wine, Real Simple, Southern Living, Health, Rachael Ray and other print and digital brands.

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Air-Fryer Salmon
Photo: Caitlin Bensel
Active Time:
10 mins
Total Time:
35 mins
Servings:
2
Nutrition Profile:
Low-Carb Nut-Free Dairy-Free Omega-3 Soy-Free High-Protein Egg-Free Gluten-Free
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Ingredients

  • 3 medium cloves garlic

  • ¼ teaspoon kosher salt

  • 1 teaspoon grated lemon zest

  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice

  • 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil

  • ¼ teaspoon ground coriander

  • ½ teaspoon Aleppo pepper or chili powder, divided

  • 2 (6 ounce) skin-on salmon fillets

  • 1 tablespoon chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley

  • Lemon wedges for serving

Directions

  1. Preheat air fryer to 375°F for 15 minutes. Meanwhile, finely chop garlic. Add salt to the garlic on a cutting board; chop and mash the mixture together with the flat side of a knife to form a paste. Transfer to a small bowl.

  2. Add lemon juice, oil, coriander and 1/4 teaspoon Aleppo pepper (or chili powder) to the garlic mixture; whisk to combine. Pat salmon dry; spoon the mixture evenly over the tops of the fillets.

  3. Coat the basket of the air fryer with cooking spray; arrange the salmon, skin-side down, in the basket. Cook until browned and just cooked through, about 12 minutes. Remove from the air fryer.

  4. Top the salmon evenly with lemon zest, parsley and the remaining 1/4 teaspoon Aleppo pepper (or chili powder). Serve immediately, with lemon wedges if desired.

Originally appeared: EatingWell.com, February 2021

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

315 Calories
18g Fat
3g Carbs
34g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 2
Serving Size 1 fillet
Calories 315
% Daily Value *
Total Carbohydrate 3g 1%
Dietary Fiber 1g 4%
Total Sugars 1g
Protein 34g 68%
Total Fat 18g 23%
Saturated Fat 3g 15%
Cholesterol 94mg 31%
Vitamin A 428IU 9%
Sodium 336mg 15%

Nutrition information is calculated by a registered dietitian using an ingredient database but should be considered an estimate.

* Daily Values (DVs) are the recommended amounts of nutrients to consume each day. Percent Daily Value (%DV) found on nutrition labels tells you how much a serving of a particular food or recipe contributes to each of those total recommended amounts. Per the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the daily value is based on a standard 2,000 calorie diet. Depending on your calorie needs or if you have a health condition, you may need more or less of particular nutrients. (For example, it’s recommended that people following a heart-healthy diet eat less sodium on a daily basis compared to those following a standard diet.)

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a special diet for medical reasons, be sure to consult with your primary care provider or a registered dietitian to better understand your personal nutrition needs.

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