Description
A quick and healthy dinner option featuring perfectly cooked salmon and crispy roasted asparagus, all made in the air fryer for minimal cleanup.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 salmon fillets (skin-on or skinless, as preferred)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil (divided)
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon salt (to taste)
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper (to taste)
- 1 pound asparagus (trimmed)
- 4 lemon wedges (for serving)
Instructions
- Preheat the air fryer to 400°F (200°C).
- In a small bowl, mix 1 tablespoon of olive oil, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and black pepper.
- Rub the spice mixture over the salmon fillets evenly.
- In a separate bowl, toss the asparagus with the remaining 1 tablespoon of olive oil, salt, and pepper.
- Place the salmon fillets in the air fryer basket, skin side down, and arrange the asparagus around them.
- Air fry for 10-12 minutes, or until the salmon flakes easily with a fork and the asparagus is tender and crispy.
- Serve immediately with lemon wedges on the side.
Notes
- For extra flavor, marinate the salmon in the spice mixture for 30 minutes before cooking.
- Cooking times may vary based on the thickness of the salmon fillets.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2
- Sodium: 350
- Fat: 20
- Carbohydrates: 8
- Fiber: 4
- Protein: 30
Keywords: easy air fryer salmon, crispy roasted asparagus, air fryer recipes, healthy dinner, quick meals