Air-Fried Salmon with Dill
Quick weeknight air fryer salmon with fresh dill and olive oil. Herb-forward, no citrus, ready in 22 minutes. The minimal seasoning profile keeps the salmon flavor center stage. This American-inspired air-fryer recipe, ready in about 22 minutes, pairs salmon fillets, olive oil, garlic powder for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 240 calories and feeds 2, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. 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.
Ingredients
- 2, 6 oz each salmon fillets
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp lemon zest
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/8 tsp black pepper
- 1 tbsp, chopped fresh dill
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
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Instructions
- Step 1: Pat 2 salmon fillets (6 oz each) dry with paper towels, then brush with 1 tbsp olive oil and sprinkle with 1/2 tsp garlic powder, 1/2 tsp lemon zest, 1/4 tsp salt, and 1/8 tsp black pepper.
- Step 2: Place salmon in an air fryer basket, ensuring pieces are not overlapping, and cook at 400°F for 10-12 minutes, or until salmon flakes easily with a fork.
- Step 3: Transfer to a plate, then sprinkle with 1 tbsp fresh dill and 1 tbsp lemon juice immediately after cooking.
