Here’s a quick, healthy, and flavorful Air Fryer Salmon with Asparagus recipe—tender salmon, perfectly roasted asparagus, and minimal cleanup.
🐟🥬 Air Fryer Salmon and Asparagus
Servings: 2–4
Cook Time: 10–12 minutes
🧂 Ingredients
- 2–4 salmon fillets (6 oz each), skin-on or skinless
- 1 bunch asparagus, trimmed
- 1–2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp paprika (optional)
- Salt & black pepper, to taste
- Optional: lemon wedges, fresh dill, or parsley for garnish
🔪 Instructions
1. Prep
- Pat salmon fillets dry.
- Toss asparagus with olive oil, salt, and pepper.
- Rub salmon with olive oil, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and pepper.
2. Preheat Air Fryer
- Preheat to 400°F (200°C) for 3–5 minutes.
3. Cook
- Arrange salmon fillets skin-side down (if using skin) in the air fryer basket.
- Place asparagus around the salmon (don’t overcrowd).
- Air fry 10–12 minutes, depending on fillet thickness:
- Check salmon for doneness: flakes easily with a fork.
- Asparagus should be tender-crisp.
4. Serve
- Plate salmon with asparagus.
- Optional: squeeze fresh lemon juice and sprinkle with chopped herbs.
- Serve with rice, quinoa, or a side salad.
🌟 Tips
- Crispier salmon skin: leave skin-on and air fry skin-side down first.
- Even cooking: make sure fillets are similar thickness.
- Flavor variations:
- Garlic butter drizzle before serving
- Soy sauce + honey glaze
- Cajun or smoked paprika for a kick
I can also give you a one-step air fryer version where the salmon and asparagus cook perfectly at the same time with a flavored marinade or glaze.
Do you want that version?
