Description
This Lemon-Dill Crusted Air Fryer Salmon is a quick and flavorful keto-friendly recipe. Featuring fresh dill and zesty lemon, the salmon fillets get a delicious herb crust and are cooked to perfection in an air fryer, ensuring a tender, flaky texture with minimal effort and healthy fats.
Ingredients
Scale
Salmon
- 4 fillets salmon
Seasoning Mix
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons fresh dill, chopped
- 1 lemon, zest and juice
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- Salt, to taste
- Pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Preheat the air fryer: Set your air fryer to 400°F (200°C) and allow it to preheat while you prepare the salmon and seasoning mixture.
- Prepare the seasoning mixture: In a medium bowl, combine olive oil, freshly chopped dill, lemon zest, lemon juice, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper. Mix well to form a flavorful herb and citrus marinade.
- Coat the salmon fillets: Rub the lemon-dill mixture evenly over each salmon fillet, ensuring they are well coated for maximum flavor infusion.
- Arrange salmon in air fryer: Place the salmon fillets skin-side down in the air fryer basket, making sure they are spaced out so that the hot air circulates around them.
- Cook the salmon: Air fry the salmon for 10-12 minutes. Check for doneness by ensuring the salmon flakes easily with a fork and is cooked through but still moist and tender.
Notes
- Use fresh dill for the best flavor, but dried dill can be substituted in a pinch—use about 1 tablespoon dried dill.
- Adjust seasoning to taste; add more lemon juice if you prefer a tangier crust.
- Cooking times may vary slightly depending on the thickness of your salmon fillets and your specific air fryer model.
- Check salmon at 10 minutes to avoid overcooking, which can dry out the fish.
- Serve immediately for the best texture and flavor.
