Description
A quick and easy recipe for air fryer salmon paired with crispy roasted asparagus, perfect for a healthy weeknight dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 salmon fillets (skin-on or skinless, your preference)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon salt (to taste)
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper (to taste)
- 1 bunch asparagus spears (trimmed)
- for serving lemon wedges
Instructions
- Preheat the 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 olive oil mixture on both sides.
- Place the salmon fillets in the air fryer basket skin-side down.
- In a separate bowl, toss the asparagus with the remaining olive oil mixture until coated.
- Arrange the asparagus in the air fryer around the salmon fillets.
- Cook in the air fryer for 10-12 minutes, or until the salmon flakes easily with a fork and the asparagus is crispy.
- Serve the salmon and asparagus with lemon wedges on the side.
Notes
- Adjust cooking time based on the thickness of the salmon fillets.
- For added flavor, consider marinating the salmon for 30 minutes before cooking.
- Serve with your choice of sides for a complete meal.
- Prep Time: 10
- Cook Time: 12
- Category: Dinner
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: air fryer salmon, roasted asparagus, easy salmon recipe, healthy dinner, quick meals