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Lemon herb salmon
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Lemon Herb Air Fryer Salmon

Fresh herbs and lemon zest brighten this quick salmon dinner.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 2 servings
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 salmon fillets 6 oz each, about 1 inch thick, thawed; pin bones removed
  • 1 teaspoon olive oil
  • 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1/8 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon lemon zest
  • 1 tablespoon fresh parsley chopped
  • 1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves
  • 2 teaspoons lemon juice

Method
 

  1. Preheat the air fryer to 400°F for about 3 minutes, or follow its preheating instructions. Pat the thawed salmon dry with paper towels.
  2. Mix the oil, salt, pepper, lemon zest, parsley and thyme. Rub over the flesh of the salmon and place skin-side down in the basket.
  3. Cook for 8–10 minutes, checking at 7 minutes, until the thickest part reaches 145°F and flakes easily. Add 1–2 minutes if necessary; do not rely on color alone.
  4. Drizzle the cooked salmon with the lemon juice and serve.

Notes

Equipment: air fryer with room for two fillets, instant-read thermometer.
Serving size: one 6-ounce salmon fillet with half the toppings.
Times assume two 6-ounce fillets in one layer with space between them. If they do not fit, cook in batches and allow extra time. Thickness and air-fryer models affect cooking time; use a thermometer.
Refrigerate leftovers within 2 hours and use within 3–4 days. Reheat to 165°F.