Crispy Garlic-Herb Air Fryer Salmon
Perfectly cooked salmon with golden, crackling skin and aromatic herbs. This Mediterranean-inspired air-fryer recipe (keto), ready in about 17 minutes, pairs salmon fillets, avocado oil, garlic for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 285 calories and feeds 1, 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
- 6 oz salmon fillets
- 1 tsp avocado oil
- 1 clove garlic
- 1/2 tsp dried thyme
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 1/2 lemon
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Instructions
- Step 1: Preheat air fryer to 400°F (200°C). Place 6 oz salmon fillets skin-side down on the rack, ensuring they don't overlap.
- Step 2: Drizzle 1 tsp avocado oil over salmon, then sprinkle with 1 minced garlic clove, 1/2 tsp dried thyme, 1/4 tsp salt, and 1/4 tsp black pepper. Press gently to adhere.
- Step 3: Air fry for 10-12 minutes until skin is golden and crisp, and salmon is opaque at the center (internal temperature 125°F/52°C), basting once with 1/4 cup reserved lemon juice after 6 minutes.
- Step 4: Squeeze 1/2 lemon over salmon, letting the juices drip down the sides for bright, fresh flavor, and serve immediately.
