Air Fryer Crispy Lemon-Garlic Salmon Fillets

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Flaky salmon fillets with a zesty lemon-garlic glaze, achieving perfect crispness. This American-inspired air-fryer recipe, ready in about 22 minutes, pairs salmon fillets, olive oil, garlic 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 the salmon fillets dry with paper towels. In a small bowl, mix 2 tbsp olive oil, 2 minced garlic cloves, 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice, 1 tsp dried oregano, 1/2 tsp salt, and 1/4 tsp black pepper until combined.
  2. Step 2: Brush the mixture evenly over both sides of the salmon fillets. Place the fillets in the air fryer basket in a single layer, skin-side down.
  3. Step 3: Air fry at 375°F (190°C) for 10-12 minutes, until the salmon is opaque and flakes easily with a fork, and the edges are golden and crispy.

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