Ingredients
• 4 (6-ounce) salmon fillets
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 lemon, zested and juiced
• 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
• 1 tablespoon fresh dill, chopped
• 1 teaspoon garlic, minced
• 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
• Lemon slices for garnish
- Preheat your air fryer to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
- Rinse the salmon fillets and pat them dry with paper towels.
- Brush each salmon fillet with olive oil on all sides.
- Season the fillets evenly with salt and black pepper.
- In a small bowl, combine lemon zest, lemon juice, chopped parsley, chopped dill, minced garlic, and onion powder to create the herb mixture.
- Rub the herb mixture over the salmon fillets, coating them evenly.
- Place the salmon fillets in the air fryer basket, making sure they do not touch or overlap to ensure even cooking.
- Cook in the preheated air fryer for 7-9 minutes, or until salmon flakes easily with a fork and reaches an internal temperature of 145 degrees F (63 degrees C).
- Remove the salmon fillets from the air fryer and let them rest for a couple of minutes.
- Serve the salmon fillets on plates with lemon slices used for garnish.
Q1: How long should I preheat the air fryer for the Healthy Air Fryer Salmon with Lemon and Herbs?
A1: Preheat the air fryer to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
Q2: How long should I cook the salmon fillets in the air fryer?
A2: Cook the salmon fillets in the preheated air fryer for 7-9 minutes, or until the salmon flakes easily with a fork and reaches an internal temperature of 145 degrees F (63 degrees C).
Q3: What should I do with the herb mixture for the salmon?
A3: Rub the herb mixture over the salmon fillets, coating them evenly before placing them in the air fryer basket.