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Crispy Air Fryer Salmon with Yogurt Sauce

This dish features salmon fillets cooked in an air fryer to achieve a crispy, golden skin while keeping the tender flesh inside. The salmon is seasoned with simple spices and served with a cool, tangy yogurt sauce flavored with fresh herbs and lemon. The final result is a perfectly crisp, flaky salmon with a bright, creamy accompaniment.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 2
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Healthy, Seafood
Calories: 320
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 fillets salmon fillets skin on, preferably wild-caught
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil for brushing the salmon
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt for seasoning
  • 1/2 teaspoon cracked black pepper freshly cracked
  • 1 teaspoon paprika smoked or sweet
  • 1 cup Greek yogurt full-fat recommended
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice freshly squeezed
  • 2 tablespoons fresh dill finely chopped

Equipment

  • Air fryer
  • Small bowl
  • Whisk
  • Serving plates

Method
 

  1. Pat the salmon fillets dry with paper towels until completely moisture-free, ensuring the skin is crisping properly.
  2. Lightly brush the salmon skin with olive oil using a pastry brush or your fingers, creating a thin, even coating that promotes crispness.
  3. Sprinkle the salt, cracked black pepper, and paprika evenly over the flesh side of the salmon, pressing gently to adhere the spices.
  4. Preheat your air fryer to 400°F (200°C). Place the seasoned salmon fillets skin-side down into the air fryer basket, ensuring they are not touching.
  5. Cook the salmon in the air fryer for 8-10 minutes, or until the skin is crispy and the flesh flakes easily with a fork. You should hear a gentle crackling sound as the skin crisps up.
  6. While the salmon cooks, whisk together Greek yogurt, lemon juice, and chopped dill in a small bowl until smooth and well combined. Chill in the fridge if desired.
  7. Once the salmon is done, carefully remove it from the air fryer and let it rest for a minute on a plate.
  8. Serve the crispy salmon fillets hot, topped with a generous dollop of the yogurt sauce and additional herbs if desired.

Notes

For extra flavor, add a squeeze of fresh lemon over the salmon before serving. Leftovers can be stored in the fridge for up to 2 days and reheated in the air fryer for about 3-4 minutes until crispy again.