Air Fryer Salmon with Lemon
A simple and healthy air fryer salmon recipe infused with fresh lemon for a bright, flavorful finish. Perfect for a quick weeknight dinner.

Prep5 min
Cook10 min
Total15 min
Serves2
Difficultyeasy
Ingredients
- 2 pieces salmon fillets (about 6 ounces each, skin on)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil (for brushing)
- 0.5 teaspoon salt (or to taste)
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper (freshly ground, or to taste)
- 1 piece lemon (for juice and garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat the air fryer to 400°F (200°C) for 3 minutes.
- Pat the salmon fillets dry with paper towels.
- Brush both sides of the salmon with olive oil and season with salt and pepper.
- Place the salmon fillets skin-side down in the air fryer basket.
- Cook for 8-10 minutes, depending on thickness, until the salmon flakes easily with a fork.
- Squeeze fresh lemon juice over the cooked salmon and garnish with lemon slices before serving.
Tips
Please verify the air fryer temperature and cooking time based on your specific model and salmon thickness to ensure proper doneness.
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