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Close-up of perfectly cooked air fryer salmon with herbs, glistening and golden brown.

Air Fryer Salmon with Herbs

Air fryer salmon with herbs is a quick and reliable way to get perfectly cooked fish with minimal effort. The salmon turns tender and flaky with a lightly crisp exterior, while a blend of herbs and garlic adds fresh flavor. This recipe is ideal for busy nights and delivers a balanced high protein meal in under 20 minutes.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Calories: 310
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 4 fillets salmon about 6 ounces each
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 2 cloves garlic finely minced
  • 1 tablespoon fresh parsley chopped
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon lemon zest
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice

Equipment

  • Air fryer
  • Small bowl
  • Plate

Method
 

  1. Preheat air fryer to 390 degrees Fahrenheit for 3 minutes.
  2. Pat salmon fillets dry and place them on a plate.
  3. In a small bowl mix olive oil, garlic, parsley, thyme, oregano, salt, black pepper, lemon zest, and lemon juice.
  4. Brush the herb mixture evenly over each salmon fillet.
  5. Place salmon in the air fryer basket in a single layer.
  6. Cook for 8 to 10 minutes until the salmon flakes easily with a fork and has a lightly crisp edge.
  7. Remove carefully and serve immediately.
  8. Cook fish to an internal temperature of 145 degrees Fahrenheit for safe consumption.

Notes

Cooking time may vary slightly depending on thickness of the salmon fillets.