Air Fryer Crispy Lemon-Dill Salmon Fillets

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Juicy salmon fillets with a bright lemon-dill crust, cooked to perfection in the air fryer for a healthy weeknight meal. This American-inspired air-fryer recipe, ready in about 22 minutes, pairs salmon fillets, olive oil, lemon for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 320 calories and feeds 4, 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.

Prep: 10 min Cook: 12 min Serves 4 American cuisine 320 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Pat 4 salmon fillets dry with paper towels. Brush each fillet evenly with 1 tbsp olive oil.
  2. Step 2: In a small bowl, mix 1 lemon zested and juiced, 2 tbsp chopped fresh dill, 1/2 tsp garlic powder, 1/4 tsp salt, and 1/4 tsp black pepper.
  3. Step 3: Rub the lemon-dill mixture over the top of each salmon fillet.
  4. Step 4: Place salmon fillets in single layer in air fryer basket. Cook at 400°F for 12-14 minutes until salmon is opaque and flakes easily with a fork.

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