Low Fat Air Fried Salmon
Elevate your healthy cooking game with this irresistibly simple recipe for **Low Fat Air Fried Salmon**, a quick and nutritious delight that's ready in just 22 minutes! With minimal oil and the magic of the air fryer, these salmon fillets achieve a perfectly crispy exterior while staying tender and juicy inside. A vibrant marinade featuring zesty lemon juice, fragrant dill, and a touch of garlic ensures every bite is bursting with flavor. This heart-healthy dish is not only low in fat but also rich in protein and omega-3s, making it an ideal option for weeknight dinners or meal prep. Garnished with fresh lemon slices and additional dill, it's as visually pleasing as it is delicious. Perfect for those seeking a light, flavorful, and easy-to-make seafood recipe!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 pieces salmon fillets
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon olive oil
- 0.5 teaspoon garlic powder
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
- 0.25 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon dill
- 1 whole lemon slices
Instructions
Preheat the air fryer to 390°F (200°C).
In a small bowl, whisk together lemon juice, olive oil, garlic powder, black pepper, salt, and dill.
Pat salmon fillets dry with a paper towel and place them in a shallow dish.
Pour the lemon juice mixture over the salmon fillets, ensuring they are evenly coated. Let marinate for 5 minutes.
Place the salmon fillets in the air fryer basket, skin side down, in a single layer. Avoid overlapping.
Air fry the salmon for 10-12 minutes, depending on the thickness of the fillets, or until the salmon is cooked through and flakes easily with a fork.
Carefully remove the salmon fillets from the air fryer and transfer them to a serving platter.
Garnish with fresh lemon slices before serving. Optionally, sprinkle additional dill over the top for added flavor.
Serve hot and enjoy your healthy, low-fat air fried salmon!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1076 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 70.3 g | 90% | |
| Saturated Fat | 10.2 g | 51% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.3 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 200 mg | 67% | |
| Sodium | 994 mg | 43% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 9.0 g | 3% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 6.0 g | 21% | |
| Total Sugars | 2.3 g | ||
| Protein | 105.1 g | 210% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 24 mg | 2% | |
| Iron | 3.6 mg | 20% | |
| Potassium | 138 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.
