Air Fryer Lemon Herb Salmon with Asparagus

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Flaky salmon fillets with a zesty lemon-herb glaze, paired with tender, charred asparagus spears. This Mediterranean-inspired air-fryer recipe, ready in about 26 minutes, pairs salmon fillets, olive oil, lemon juice for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 130 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: 12 min Cook: 14 min Serves 4 Mediterranean cuisine 130 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Pat 4 salmon fillets (1 pound total) dry with paper towels, then brush 2 tablespoons olive oil evenly over the top of each fillet.
  2. Step 2: Mix 1 tablespoon lemon juice, 1 teaspoon dried dill, 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder, 1/4 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper in a small bowl; rub this mixture over the salmon fillets.
  3. Step 3: Place salmon fillets skin-side down in the air fryer basket, then arrange 1 bunch asparagus (12 ounces, trimmed) around the salmon.
  4. Step 4: Air fry at 400°F (200°C) for 12-15 minutes until the salmon is opaque throughout and flakes easily with a fork, and the asparagus has tender-crisp spears with slightly charred edges.

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