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salmon and asparagus in an air fryer basket.

Air Fryer Salmon and Asparagus

Ajoke
If you love salmon and asparagus, this air fryer salmon and asparagus recipe is for you! Not only is it easy to make, but it is also foolproof and almost hand-free. It is a healthy and delicious quick weeknight dinner the whole family will enjoy.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 8 minutes
Course Dinner
Cuisine American, British
Servings 4
Calories 283 kcal

Equipment

Ingredients
  

  • 4 Salmon fillets
  • ½ lb asparagus tips
  • Salt and black pepper to taste
  • ½ Tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon olive oil

Salmon seasoning

  • ½ teaspoon cumin
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • ½ teaspoon onion powder
  • 1 teaspoon garlic granules
  • 1 teaspoon parsley
  • ½ teaspoon dillweed
  • Salt and black pepper to taste

Instructions
 

  • Preheat your air fryer to 400F/200C for 3-5 minutes.
  • In a small bowl, add the salmon ingredients and stir to combine.
    ½ teaspoon cumin, 1 teaspoon smoked paprika, ½ teaspoon onion powder, 1 teaspoon garlic granules, 1 teaspoon parsley, ½ teaspoon dillweed, Salt and black pepper to taste, ½ Tablespoon olive oil
  • Pat dry the salmon fillets with a paper towel, brush with olive oil and then season with the seasoning mix.
    4 Salmon fillets, ½ Tablespoon olive oil
  • Arrange the salmon in the air fryer basket and cook for 5 minutes.
  • In the meantime, add the asparagus tips to a shallow wide bowl, drizzle 1 teaspoon of olive oil over it, and season with salt and black pepper. Roll in the oil seasoning to combine.
    ½ lb asparagus tips, Salt and black pepper to taste, 1 teaspoon olive oil
  • After 5 minutes, remove the air fryer basket and add the asparagus. Place the basket back in the air fryer and continue cooking for an additional 2-3 minutes, flipping the asparagus halfway through the cooking time or until the salmon is cooked and flakes easily with a fork.
  • Once done, remove the salmon and asparagus from the air fryer and transfer to a plate. Drizzle with fresh lemon juice and a sprinkle of fresh parsley for freshness. Enjoy!

Notes

Tips
  • Do not overcrowd the air fryer basket
  • I used asparagus tips for this recipe; it is a lot finer and thinner than asparagus spears, hence the 3-minute cooking time. If using asparagus spears, then add it to the air fryer at the same time as the salmon.
  • You can use any seasoning you want for this recipe, and you can also check out my fish seasoning recipe for inspiration.

Nutrition

Calories: 283kcalCarbohydrates: 3gProtein: 35gFat: 14gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 5gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 94mgSodium: 77mgPotassium: 975mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 749IUVitamin C: 3mgCalcium: 39mgIron: 3mg

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