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🍽️ Airfryer Salmon Fillet with Lemon-Herb Crust

350 kcal · 20 min · 2 servings

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Ingredients

Instructions

  1. 1. Preheat the air fryer to 180 °C. This takes about 3 minutes and is important for the crust.
  2. 2. Pat the 200 g salmon fillet dry with paper towels. Never wash it, as this breaks down the flesh.
  3. 3. Season the fillet with 1 tsp salt and 1 tsp pepper. Rub the salt in gently.
  4. 4. Put the 30 g butter in a small bowl. Let it soften at room temperature for a moment.
  5. 5. Add 1 tsp lemon zest and 1 tbsp lemon juice to the butter. This adds freshness.
  6. 6. Mince 1 clove of garlic finely. Make sure it isn't too small, so it doesn't burn.
  7. 7. Add the minced garlic to the butter mixture. This allows the aroma to develop better.
  8. 8. Chop the 2 tsp parsley coarsely. Fresh herbs taste more intense than dried ones.
  9. 9. Add the parsley and 1 tsp thyme to the bowl. Thyme pairs perfectly with salmon.
  10. 10. Stir in the 30 g breadcrumbs. The mixture should look like damp sand.
  11. 11. Spread the herb butter mixture evenly over the salmon. Cover it completely.
  12. 12. Place the fillet in the air fryer basket. Make sure it doesn't touch the air flow channel.
  13. 13. Cook the salmon at 180 °C for 10 minutes. The crust will start to turn golden brown.
  14. 14. Carefully flip the salmon once. This makes the underside crispy and evenly cooked.
  15. 15. Cook the fillet for another 3 minutes at 180 °C. The flesh should flake easily with a fork.
  16. 16. Let the salmon rest in the basket for 2 minutes. This allows the juices to distribute evenly throughout the flesh.
  17. 17. Remove the salmon and check the texture. It should be firm, but juicy. Serve on plates.

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