Air Fryer Lemon Dill Salmon
Salmon fillets get lemon, dill, and olive oil before a short air-fryer cook, with temperature guidance for doneness.
On this page: Recipe card · Why you’ll love this recipe · Items needed · Ingredient notes · Tips for this recipe · Serving suggestions · Storage and make-ahead · Common questions
Why you’ll love this recipe
- The ingredient combination. Salmon fillets, chopped fresh dill and lemon form the base of this recipe.
- An air-fryer method is included. Use the basket space and doneness checks in the card, cooking in batches when needed.
- A defined yield. The card makes 2 servings. Use its serving control to scale ingredient amounts, then reassess pan space and cooking time.
Items needed
Gather the tools for the method you plan to use. Alternate cooking methods may need different appliances.
- Air fryer
- Knife and cutting board
- Measuring cups and spoons
- Food thermometer
Ingredient notes
- Prepare before you start. Measure salmon fillets, chopped fresh dill and lemon and follow any slicing, chopping, rinsing, or thawing directions in the ingredient list.
- Packaged ingredients. Check labels for your dietary needs and use the products named in the card when matching its nutrition estimates. A brand change can also change salt, sweetness, or thickness.
Air Fryer Lemon Dill Salmon
Ingredients
Method
- Pat salmon dry and coat with olive oil, dill, lemon zest, juice, salt, and pepper.
- Air-fry at 375°F for about 10–12 minutes, checking earlier for thin fillets. Cook until the thickest part reaches 145°F.
Nutrition
Notes
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Let us know how it was!Tips for this recipe
- Leave room for air to circulate around the food. If the basket is crowded, use more than one batch and check each batch for doneness.
- When scaling the recipe, increase ingredients together but keep the same doneness checks. A larger batch does not necessarily cook in the same time.
Serving suggestions
Serve after the resting or finishing step. Pair with vegetables and a starch if desired, and count sides separately unless they are included in the ingredients.
Storage and make-ahead
Refrigerate perishable portions in shallow, covered containers within 2 hours, or within 1 hour above 90°F. Keep the refrigerator at 40°F or below and use cooked leftovers within 3–4 days. If reheating cooked leftovers, heat them to 165°F throughout.
Food-safety reference: USDA leftover-storage guidance.
Common questions
Can I double this in one air-fryer basket?
Scale the ingredients with the serving control, but use additional batches if needed for space. Check each batch for doneness rather than assuming the original time will fit a crowded basket.
What are the calories and macros per serving?
One serving provides an estimated 419 calories, 34.8 g protein, 1.7 g total carbohydrate, 29.6 g fat and 0.1 g fiber. One serving is 1/2 of the finished recipe.
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