Air-Fried Salmon with Lemon and Garlic
Buttery salmon fillets are seasoned with lemon-pepper, garlic, dried parsley, and fresh lemon, creating a bright, gently garlicky flavor. Cooked in the air fryer with lemon slices, this easy dish makes a quick weeknight dinner and pairs well with simple vegetables or grains.
- Prep10 mins
- Cook10 mins
- Serves2
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Air-Fried Salmon with Lemon and Garlic, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 54 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 16 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 80 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 41
- Heart Health
- 70
- Metabolic
- 12
- Digestive
- 20
- Inflammatory
- 52
- Performance
- 41
- General Wellness
- 1
Preheat the air fryer to 390 degrees F (200 degrees C).
- 2
Combine melted butter and minced garlic in a small bowl.
- 3
Rinse salmon fillets and dry with a paper towel. Brush with butter mixture and sprinkle with lemon-pepper seasoning and parsley.
- 4
Spray the basket of the air fryer with cooking spray. Place salmon fillets in the basket, skin-side down, and top each with lemon halves.
- 5
Cook in the preheated air fryer for 8 to 10 minutes. Remove from the air fryer and let rest for 2 minutes before serving.
- Calories 291.73 kcal Moderate 15%
- Protein 37.98 g Good Source 76%
- Carbohydrate 1.51 g 1%
- Total Fat 13.86 g Moderate 18%
- Saturated Fat 5.55 g High 28%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 107.78 mg High 36%
- Sodium 136.15 mg Moderate 6%
- Dietary Fiber 0.44 g Low Source 2%
- Total Sugars 0.48 g --
- Added Sugars 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 21.72 mg Low Source 2%
- Iron 0.76 mg Low Source 4%
- Potassium 639.26 mg Moderate 14%
- Vitamin A 26.14 mcg Low Source 3%
- Vitamin C 6.9 mg Low Source 8%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Citrus 🍊
- Fish 🐟
- Milk 🥛
- Garlic 🧄
About This Recipe
Air Fried Salmon with Lemon and Garlic is made with 9 ingredients and serves 2. It takes about 20 mins and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Butter, Cooking Spray, Dried Parsley, and Garlic. Each serving provides about 291.73 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Air-Fried Salmon with Lemon and Garlic made of?
- The main ingredients are Butter, Cooking Spray, Dried Parsley, Garlic, Lemon. The full list of 9 is above.
- How long does it take to make Air-Fried Salmon with Lemon and Garlic?
- About 20 mins in total: 10 mins to prepare and 10 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 291.73 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Air-Fried Salmon with Lemon and Garlic easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 9 ingredients and 5 steps.
- Is Air-Fried Salmon with Lemon and Garlic healthy?
- Air-Fried Salmon with Lemon and Garlic has an easyChef Pro health score of 50/100. Per serving, it provides 291.73 calories and 37.98 g of protein, or 76% of the Daily Value. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 136.15 mg (6% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 5.55 g (28% of the Daily Value). It contains Citrus, Fish, Milk and Garlic, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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