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MEDITERRANEAN AIR FRYER SALMON

February 13, 2022 by Lovoni +

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Simple to make, succulent & flavorful, Mediterranean Air Fryer Salmon has a herbaceous, lemon, mustard & paprika rub that forms a crust over the salmon as it cooks – so delicious. The salmon can be marinated up to 24 hours in advance & takes only seven minutes to cook in the air fryer – so easy. It’s a good idea to read the manufacturer’s directions as each model can be a bit different. Here is the one I have: it’s a Ninja 4-in-1, 2 basket air fryer. Of course you can cook the salmon in the oven too & I’ve added directions to the recipe below.

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I absolutely love my air fryer & use it almost every day. I just discovered that toasting nuts in the air fryer takes just a few minutes with no oven to heat up first; I don’t like toasting nuts on the stove top as I find they don’t toast as nicely as they do in the oven. Apart from salmon I cook all different cuts of chicken, lots of different vegetables, bread, potato wedges, twice-baked potatoes, fruit – pears and apples in the air fryer are so good, breaded food, pork chops, spring rolls…the list goes on. What I hope to do is share more of these recipes with you. It was the appliance I never knew I needed. Mediterranean air fryer salmon is particularly good because the rub/marinade encases the salmon forming a crust as it cooks & rendering the salmon under it perfectly cooked. Just a simple salad is really all it needs but I think these sides would be brilliant served alongside salmon: Lemony Potato Salad; Sour Cream Parmesan Mashed Potatoes; Brown Butter Spaghetti Squash; Tomato Caper & Olive Salad; Quick Couscous Tabbouleh.

However you serve it, enjoy it & let me know what you think. Toodles, Lovoni

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MEDITERRANEAN AIR FRYER SALMON

Simple to make with a rub that can be added 24 hours ahead of time until 30 minutes before cooking. Although I have used the air-fryer for this recipe, it can also be baked in the oven but you’ll have to adjust cooking times. It takes just 7 minutes in the air fryer & is perfectly cooked & succulent.
Prep Time10 mins
Cook Time7 mins
marinating30 mins
Total Time47 mins
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Keyword: air fryer, grilled salmon
Servings: 4
Calories: 280kcal
Author: Lovoni

Equipment

  • air fryer

Ingredients

US Customary – Metric
  • 3 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1/3 cup chopped fresh flat leaf parsley
  • 3 tablespoons chopped fresh dill
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh mint leaves &/or chives
  • 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
  • 2 tablespoons finely grated lemon rind zest
  • 2 teaspoons paprika
  • 2 teaspoons garlic powder
  • A good pinch of salt & freshly ground pepper
  • 1 1/4 lbs wild salmon, cut into 3 or 4 fillets skin on or off, your preference
  • Pasta, couscous or mashed potatoes or rice, to serve*
  • Steamed greens, to serve
  • Lemon wedges, to serve

Instructions

  • In a medium bowl, combine the oil, herbs, mustard, zest, paprika, garlic powder, salt and pepper.
  • Add the salmon to the herb mixture, rubbing the herb mixture liberally over each piece of salmon to coat. Cover well & refrigerate for at least 30 minutes or up to 24 hours ahead of time.
  • Place the salmon, skin side down on the crisper plate, in one air-fryer basket, select ‘air fry’ & cook for 7 minutes on 400°F (200°C) or according to the manufacturer’s directions, until the salmon is cooked but still succulent & flakes easily when tested with a fork. Serve immediately with your choice of sides and some lemon wedges. Serves 3 to 4.

Notes

*I cooked some pasta in boiling water until al dente then tossed it with some browned butter, some of the herbs I’d used for the salmon & lots of black pepper.
Oven directions: Place the salmon, skin side down, on a parchment paper-lined baking sheet. Preheat the oven to 450°F (225°C). Bake, uncovered, for 12 to 15 minutes until salmon is cooked but still succulent & flakes easily when tested with a fork.

Nutrition

Calories: 280kcal | Carbohydrates: 3g | Protein: 29g | Fat: 16g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 5g | Monounsaturated Fat: 8g | Cholesterol: 78mg | Sodium: 153mg | Potassium: 788mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 1082IU | Vitamin C: 8mg | Calcium: 38mg | Iron: 2mg
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Filed Under: Air-Fryer, Fish & Seafood, Mains Tagged With: air fryer salmon, mediterranean salmon, salmon

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I'm Lovoni - an Aussie living abroad for the last 21 years. Working in food media, I'm a cookbook author; food stylist; cookery teacher & I had a TV food show when I lived in Canada. As a certified nutritionist I believe in nourishment not punishment & love pastry, good wine & afternoon teas. Full of wanderlust, I'm always on the lookout for my next adventure...

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