Air-Fried Salmon Fillets with Dill and Lemon

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Flaky salmon with a delicate dill crust and zesty lemon finish, cooked to moist perfection in minutes. This American-inspired air-fryer recipe (low-carb), ready in about 22 minutes, pairs salmon fillets, olive oil, salt for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 300 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a low-carb week and pairs well with cauliflower rice or roasted green vegetables. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 10 min Cook: 12 min Serves 4 American cuisine 300 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Pat salmon fillets dry with paper towels, then season evenly with 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper.
  2. Step 2: Place salmon skin-side down in the air fryer basket, drizzle with 1 tablespoon olive oil, and sprinkle with 1 tablespoon fresh dill.
  3. Step 3: Air fry at 375°F for 10-12 minutes, until salmon is cooked through and flakes easily with a fork, and skin is crisp.
  4. Step 4: Arrange lemon slices on top and serve immediately.

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