Description
This easy air fryer salmon recipe is perfectly flaky and delicious, paired with crispy roasted asparagus for a healthy meal ready in no time.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 salmon fillets (skin-on or skinless)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 pound asparagus (trimmed)
- for serving lemon wedges
Instructions
- Preheat your air fryer to 400°F (200°C).
- In a small bowl, mix together olive oil, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and black pepper.
- Brush the salmon fillets with the spice mixture on both sides.
- In a separate bowl, toss the asparagus with a drizzle of olive oil, salt, and pepper.
- Arrange the salmon fillets in the air fryer basket, skin-side down if applicable, and place the asparagus around them.
- Air fry for 10-12 minutes, or until the salmon is cooked through and flakes easily with a fork and the asparagus is tender and crispy.
- Serve hot with lemon wedges on the side.
Notes
- For best results, ensure the salmon fillets are of even thickness for uniform cooking.
- You can customize the seasoning for the salmon according to your taste preferences.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 fillet with asparagus
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2
- Fat: 20
- Carbohydrates: 6
- Fiber: 2
- Protein: 34
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