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Air Fryer Lemon Herb Salmon with Roasted Asparagus
Enjoy a healthy and flavorful weeknight meal with this easy air fryer salmon and asparagus recipe. Tender, flaky salmon paired with perfectly roasted asparagus makes for a complete, guilt-free dinner.
Prep 10 min
Cook 12 min
Total 22 min
Serves 4
Ingredients
Step 1 — For the Salmon
- 4 (6-ounce) salmon fillets, skin on or off
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 1 tsp dried thyme
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- Salt and black pepper to taste
Step 2 — For the Asparagus
- 1 lb asparagus, trimmed
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- Salt and black pepper to taste
Instructions
- 1
Prep Asparagus
In a bowl, toss the trimmed asparagus with 1 tbsp olive oil, salt, and pepper. Set aside.
- 2
Prepare Salmon
Pat salmon fillets dry. In a small bowl, whisk together 2 tbsp olive oil, lemon juice, oregano, thyme, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Brush this mixture evenly over the top of each salmon fillet.
- 3
Air Fry
Preheat air fryer to 380°F (190°C). Place the salmon fillets in the air fryer basket, skin-side down if applicable. Arrange the seasoned asparagus spears around the salmon. Cook for 10-12 minutes, or until the salmon is cooked through and flakes easily with a fork, and the asparagus is tender-crisp.
- 4
Serve
Carefully remove salmon and asparagus from the air fryer. Serve immediately, perhaps with a lemon wedge on the side.
Nutrition per serving: 420 cal · 38g protein · 8g carbs · 25g fat · 3g fiber
For informational purposes only. Not medical or dietary advice. Verify ingredients for allergens, cooking times, and safe internal temperatures before serving.
