Salmon in the Air Fryer
- Gluten Free
- Lactose Free
- Difficulty: Very easy
- Prep time: 5 min
- Cook time: 12 min
- Serving: 4
- Cost: High
- Note + 30 minutes of marinating
PRESENTATION
Do you want to cook salmon in the air fryer in a simple, quick, and healthy way? This recipe is perfect for you! The salmon fillet cooks in just a few minutes in the air fryer, becoming crispy on the outside and tender on the inside, without the need for frying or elaborate cooking methods. You only need a drizzle of extra virgin olive oil, a mix of aromatic spices, and a few minutes of cooking to achieve a main course of light fish, tasty and nutritious.
Thanks to the air cooking, the salmon retains its flavor and properties intact, making it ideal for those who follow a healthy and balanced diet. Salmon in the air fryer is the right choice for a quick yet satisfying dinner. Serve it with a fresh side dish, like a mixed salad or seasonal tomatoes, for a complete, balanced, and flavorful meal. It is also ideal for those who are mindful of their figure or follow a balanced diet without giving up the pleasure of good food.
Here are other fish main course recipes in the air fryer:
- Fried fish in the air fryer
- Anchovies in the air fryer
- Cod in the air fryer
- Fried calamari in the air fryer
- Stuffed anchovies in the air fryer
- INGREDIENTS
- Salmon fillets 1.8 lbs (800 g)
- Extra virgin olive oil 1 ½ tbsp (20 ml)
- Fine salt ¼ tsp (0.5 g)
- Black pepper 0 tsp (0.2 g)
- Thyme ¼ tsp (1 g)
- Rosemary ¼ tsp (1 g)
- Lemon juice 10 tsp (50 g)
- Lemon peel 0.1 oz (0.5 g)
How to prepare Salmon in the Air Fryer
To prepare salmon in the air fryer, first take care of cleaning it. Remove any bones and scales from the fillet 1. Once cleaned, place the salmon fillets in a baking dish, season them with extra virgin olive oil 2 and salt 3.
Add a sprinkle of black pepper 4, squeeze the lemon juice 5 and pour it over the salmon fillets 6
Fragrance with some sprigs of thyme 7 and rosemary 8. Let the salmon marinate for 30 minutes, covered at room temperature 9.
Cook the salmon fillets at 356 degrees Fahrenheit for 12 minutes without turning them 10. After this time, the fillets will be golden 11, while the aromatic herbs will have dried. Serve your salmon in the air fryer with fresh herbs, lemon zest, mixed salad, and some sliced tomatoes 12.