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When it comes to simple weeknight meals, salmon is at the top of my list—but there’s nothing more heartbreaking than tough, overcooked fillets. You can tell a piece of salmon is overcooked by the white bubbles that ooze out the sides. That’s called albumin, a protein that solidifies and escapes as the fish cooks. Eating healthy should still be delicious.Sign up for our daily newsletter for more great articles and tasty, healthy recipes. SIGN UP Surprisingly, the air fryer is an excellent way to cook tender, juicy salmon. Inside the magical machine, hot air circulates around the salmon, crisping the exterior while the flesh remains soft and buttery. Here's our complete guide to delectable air-fried salmon. Tips for Juicy Air-Fried Salmon1. Preheat your air fryer. 2. Make sure the salmon fillets are similar sizes. 3. Don’t overcrowd the basket. Step-by-Step Air-Fried SalmonStep 1: Prep work Credit: Teresa Sabga Preheat the air fryer to 390°F. This is key! In the meantime, place the fillets skin-side down on a sheet of parchment paper. This will make for an easy cleanup and the skin won’t stick to the air fryer basket. Measure the paper first, cutting it just a little smaller than the size of your basket and leaving longer sides, which will help you lift the salmon out of the basket easily. Pat the surface dry with paper towels to help the seasonings stick to the salmon. This will also result in a crispier finish. Any trace of moisture will steam rather than fry. Step 2: Season it up Credit: Teresa Sabga Use a pastry brush to spread olive oil across the surface of the salmon. Sprinkle your seasonings overtop. (As pictured, my go-to is always minced garlic, lemon zest, a splash of lemon juice, parsley, and salt and pepper. Find the full recipe below.) Step 3: Time and temperature Credit: Teresa Sabga Holding the long sides of the parchment paper, carefully lower the salmon into the air fryer basket and cook for 10 minutes. When the beeper goes off, check the thickest part of the salmon; if the internal temperature reads 135°F, it’s done. You can also test for doneness by inserting a fork and twisting gently. It should flake easily. Step 4: Serve immediately Credit: Teresa Sabga Remove the salmon from the basket immediately or it will continue to cook. Transfer it to a clean plate and whip up a quick side in the air fryer. A few ideas: air-fried avocado fries, air-fried kale chips, air-fried Mexican-style street corn or air-fried sweet potato fries. RECIPE: Perfect Air-Fried Salmon With Lemon & ParsleyCredit: Teresa Sabga Active Time: 5 minutes INGREDIENTS 2 6-ounce salmon fillets, thawed DIRECTIONS
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