Heart-Healthy Air Fried Salmon
Elevate your weeknight dinners with this flavor-packed Heart-Healthy Air Fried Salmon recipe, a perfect blend of simplicity and nutrition. Ready in just 20 minutes, this dish features tender salmon fillets brushed with a zesty marinade of olive oil, lemon juice, smoked paprika, garlic powder, and dried dill, delivering bold flavors that pair beautifully with the crispy, air-fried texture. Using an air fryer keeps the cooking process light and efficient while emphasizing heart-healthy ingredients like omega-3-rich salmon and olive oil. Garnished with fresh lemon slices for a burst of brightness, this recipe is ideal for busy families or health-conscious foodies seeking a quick and wholesome meal. Serve with your favorite vegetables or a side salad for a deliciously balanced dinner that’s sure to impress.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 pieces (4-6 ounces each) salmon fillets
- 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon dried dill
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 whole lemon (sliced) lemon slices
Instructions
Preheat the air fryer to 400°F (200°C).
In a small bowl, mix together olive oil, lemon juice, garlic powder, smoked paprika, dill, salt, and black pepper to create a flavorful marinade.
Rinse the salmon fillets under cold water and pat them dry with paper towels.
Brush the marinade generously over each salmon fillet, ensuring they are well-coated on all sides.
Place the salmon fillets in the air fryer basket in a single layer, skin side down. Ensure there is enough space between each fillet for even cooking.
Air fry the salmon at 400°F (200°C) for 8-10 minutes or until the salmon flakes easily with a fork and reaches an internal temperature of 145°F (63°C).
Halfway through the cooking time, carefully open the air fryer and adjust the salmon fillets if necessary for even cooking.
Once done, remove the salmon from the air fryer and let it rest for a couple of minutes.
Serve the air-fried salmon fillets with fresh lemon slices for added zest.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1205 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 78.2 g | 100% | |
| Saturated Fat | 11.2 g | 56% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 227 mg | 76% | |
| Sodium | 1641 mg | 71% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 10.6 g | 4% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 7.5 g | 27% | |
| Total Sugars | 2.1 g | ||
| Protein | 119.8 g | 240% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 39 mg | 3% | |
| Iron | 4.8 mg | 27% | |
| Potassium | 197 mg | 4% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
