How to Make Air Fryer Salmon [Healthy and Delicious]

everything bagel seasoning

🥗Healthier: homemade spice blend

💰Cheaper: garlic and onion powder

Homemade spice blend can control salt and additives.

salmon fillets

🥗Healthier: trout

💰Cheaper: tilapia

Tilapia is more affordable while still providing protein.

Introduce the dish and ingredients, showing three salmon fillets: one wild-caught and two farm-raised.

Explain the difference in color between wild-caught and farm-raised salmon due to their diets.

Start with the first salmon fillet, applying a uniform layer of extra virgin olive oil on both sides.

Season the first fillet with truffle salt on all sides, including the skin.

For the second fillet, apply extra virgin olive oil and season with lemon pepper seasoning on all sides, including the skin.

Grate fresh lemon zest and add it to the second fillet for extra flavor.

Prepare asparagus by applying extra virgin olive oil and seasoning with lemon pepper for some and truffle salt for others.

Preheat the air fryer to 380°F (193°C) and brush oil in the basket.

Place the salmon fillets and asparagus in the air fryer basket and cook for 8-10 minutes.

Check the salmon after 8 minutes; it should be crisping up and look delicious.

Remove the asparagus after checking that they are perfectly cooked and crunchy.

For the third recipe, use a Japanese seasoning called furikake, which includes white and black sesame seeds and nori.

Apply a uniform layer of extra virgin olive oil on the third fillet and coat it with furikake seasoning.

Cook the third fillet at 380°F (193°C) for 6-8 minutes, raising the temperature to 400°F (204°C) for the last two minutes for extra crispiness.

Check the third fillet for doneness and ensure it has a crusty exterior.

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