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Crispy Air Fryer Salmon with Lemon Dill Sauce in 15 Minutes

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This crispy air fryer salmon with lemon dill sauce is a quick and easy weeknight dinner that delivers restaurant-quality results in just 15 minutes. The skin gets perfectly crispy while the fish stays tender and flaky, all topped with a bright and herby sauce.

Ingredients

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  • 4 salmon fillets (6 oz each, skin-on)
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
  • ¼ cup fresh dill, chopped
  • ⅓ cup plain Greek yogurt
  • 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon lemon zest
  • 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard

Instructions

  1. Pat the salmon fillets completely dry with paper towels. Use a sharp knife to make three shallow slashes through the skin, about an inch apart, without cutting into the flesh.
  2. Drizzle olive oil over both sides of each fillet and rub in gently. Sprinkle kosher salt, black pepper, and garlic powder evenly over both sides. Let sit at room temperature for 5 minutes while preheating the air fryer.
  3. Preheat the air fryer to 400°F (200°C) for at least 3 minutes.
  4. Place the salmon fillets skin-side down in the air fryer basket, leaving at least an inch of space between them. Do not overcrowd.
  5. Air fry at 400°F (200°C) for 6 minutes. Carefully flip the fillets using tongs and cook for another 2-4 minutes, depending on thickness, until the salmon flakes easily and the internal temperature reaches 145°F (63°C).
  6. While the salmon cooks, combine Greek yogurt, chopped fresh dill, lemon juice, lemon zest, and Dijon mustard in a small bowl. Whisk until smooth and creamy. Season with a pinch of salt and pepper to taste.
  7. Remove the salmon from the air fryer and let it rest for 2 minutes. Serve immediately with a generous drizzle of lemon dill sauce.

Notes

Pat the salmon skin extremely dry for maximum crispiness. Do not overcrowd the air fryer basket. Cook in batches if necessary. The lemon dill sauce can be made up to 2 days in advance and stored in the refrigerator. For reheating, use the air fryer at 350°F (175°C) for 3-4 minutes to re-crisp the skin.

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