Air Fryer Crispy Lemon-Dill Salmon with Asparagus
Perfectly seared salmon fillets with bright lemon-dill crust, served with tender-crisp asparagus spears. This Mediterranean-inspired air-fryer recipe (low-carb), ready in about 32 minutes, pairs salmon fillets, lemon, fresh dill 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 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.
Ingredients
- 4 (6 oz each), skin-on salmon fillets
- 1, zested and juiced lemon
- 2 tbsp, finely chopped fresh dill
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 bunch (12 oz), trimmed asparagus
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
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Instructions
- Step 1: Pat salmon dry with paper towels. Mix lemon zest, 1 tbsp lemon juice, 1 tbsp dill, olive oil, garlic powder, salt, and pepper in a bowl. Rub evenly over salmon skin.
- Step 2: Place asparagus in air fryer basket, drizzle with 1/2 tsp olive oil, and sprinkle with salt and pepper. Toss to coat.
- Step 3: Arrange salmon skin-side down in air fryer basket. Cook at 400°F (200°C) for 12 minutes until salmon is opaque and flakes easily.
- Step 4: Add asparagus to basket, cook 5 minutes more until crisp-tender with slight char at tips.
