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Air Fryer Crispy Salmon with Dill and Lemon

This dish features a thick salmon fillet cooked in the air fryer until the skin is perfectly crispy and golden brown. The salmon is brushed with olive oil, seasoned with salt, pepper, and fresh dill, then finished with a squeeze of lemon for brightness. The result is a flaky, tender fish with irresistibly crispy skin and a fresh herbaceous aroma.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 2
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method

Ingredients
  

  • 2 pieces salmon fillets preferably with skin on
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil for brushing
  • 1 teaspoon salt to season the fish
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper freshly ground
  • 2 tablespoons fresh dill crushed between fingers
  • 1 lemon lemon for squeezing over cooked salmon

Equipment

  • Air fryer
  • Brush

Method
 

  1. Pat the salmon fillets dry with paper towels to remove excess moisture, ensuring crispy skin.
  2. Using a brush or your fingers, lightly coat both sides of the salmon with olive oil to help the seasoning stick and promote crispiness.
  3. Sprinkle salt and black pepper evenly over the fillets, pressing gently to help the seasoning adhere.
  4. Crush the fresh dill between your fingers to release its aroma, then sprinkle it over the seasoned salmon for a bright, herbaceous flavor.
  5. Preheat the air fryer to 400°F (200°C) and place the salmon fillets skin-side down in the basket, ensuring they aren’t touching.
  6. Cook for about 8-10 minutes, or until the skin is crispy and golden brown, and the fish feels firm but springy when pressed.
  7. Once cooked, carefully remove the salmon from the air fryer and transfer to a plate.
  8. Squeeze fresh lemon juice over the hot salmon fillets to add a zingy brightness that balances the richness.
  9. Serve immediately, allowing the crispy skin and tender, flaky flesh to shine, finished with a fresh herb aroma and a squeeze of lemon.