Heart-Healthy Air Fryer Salmon
Elevate your weeknight dinner game with this quick and delicious **Heart-Healthy Air Fryer Salmon** recipe! Packed with omega-3s and infused with a zesty blend of olive oil, fresh lemon juice, garlic, and aromatic herbs like dill and thyme, this dish offers a nutritious yet satisfying boost for your heart health. Ready in just 20 minutes, the air fryer ensures perfectly flaky fillets with minimal oil while locking in bold flavors. Garnished with fresh parsley for a vibrant finish, this easy-to-make salmon pairs wonderfully with steamed vegetables, quinoa, or a bright salad for a balanced meal. Perfect for busy lifestyles, it’s a go-to option for healthy, flavorful cooking.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 6-ounce pieces salmon fillets
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 teaspoon dried dill
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
Preheat the air fryer to 400°F (200°C).
In a small bowl, mix together the olive oil, lemon juice, minced garlic, dried dill, dried thyme, salt, and ground black pepper to create a marinade.
Place the salmon fillets on a plate or shallow dish and rub them with the marinade. Make sure each fillet is well coated on all sides.
Let the salmon marinate for 5 minutes to absorb the flavors.
Place the marinated salmon fillets in the air fryer basket in a single layer. If needed, cook in batches to avoid overcrowding.
Air fry the salmon for 8-10 minutes, or until the fillets are cooked through and flaky. The internal temperature should reach 145°F (63°C).
Carefully remove the salmon from the air fryer and transfer to a serving plate.
Garnish with fresh chopped parsley before serving. Serve immediately with your favorite heart-healthy side dishes.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1401 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 90.5 g | 116% | |
| Saturated Fat | 13.1 g | 66% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.3 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 272 mg | 91% | |
| Sodium | 1733 mg | 75% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 5.9 g | 2% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 6.6 g | 24% | |
| Total Sugars | 0.9 g | ||
| Protein | 142.5 g | 285% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 49 mg | 4% | |
| Iron | 5.4 mg | 30% | |
| Potassium | 158 mg | 3% | |
*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.
