Air Fryer Greek Salmon

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Marinated Greek salmon fillets are cooked quickly in the air fryer and topped with a refreshing salad for a delicious, healthy and fuss-free weeknight meal. Full of fresh flavors, the salmon is perfectly flakey for one delicious dinner.

Ingredients & substitutions

• Salmon: Use center cut salmon fillets. Keeping the skin on helps to protect the flesh, but you can use skinless. The salmon is quickly marinated before being cooked in the air fryer.
• Marinade: Olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, oregano, dill, red pepper flakes and salt and pepper.
• Greek salad ingredients: Extra virgin olive oil, red wine vinegar, oregano, salt, pepper, tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, olives, parsley and feta.

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How to make air fryer greek salmon

prepare & air fry salmon

• Pat the salmon fillets dry and place in a bowl.
• Add the marinade ingredients and toss to combine.
• Place the salmon fillets in the air fryer basket.
• Cooked until opaque and flakey.

make the salad

• Chop the vegetables finely and add to a bowl.
• Pour over the dressing and toss to combine. You can also make the dressing on the bottom of the bowl and then add the vegetables on top.

Tips for making the recipe

1. Don’t leave the salmon to marinate for more than 15 minutes. The lemon juice can break it down and toughen it.
2. Pat the salmon dry before marinading it. The excess water can make the salmon fillets tough and mushy, so for the best results, gently dab it with kitchen paper before marinading and cooking.
3. Preheat the air fryer before adding the salmon to the basket. If your air fryer doesn’t have a pre-heat function, set it to run at 400F for 5 minutes before adding it. This will help the salmon to cook all the way through.
4. Don’t overcook the salmon. Depending on what model air fryer you are using and the thickness of the fillets, the cooking time may vary. Check the salmon around 7 minutes. It’s done when it is a pink opaque color and easily flakes with a fork. Overcooking can lead to dry salmon.

Frequently asked questions

This healthy Greek salmon recipe is so quick and easy to cook in the air fryer, and it comes out perfectly. The Greek salad complements wonderfully, and you can feel good about eating it!

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• Pesto Grilled Salmon
• Baked Feta Salmon
• Honey Lemon Salmon
• Salmon Burgers
• Pan Seared Salmon
• Roasted Salmon in Butter
• Salmon Lettuce Wraps
• Baked Feta Salmon

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Air Fryer Greek Salmon

Full of fresh flavors, this Air Fryer Greek salmon recipe is a breeze to make. Ready to serve in less than 30 minutes, is healthy, light and so delicious!

5 from 47 votes

Author Yumna Jawad

Servings 4 servings

Course Main Course

Calories 516

Prep Time 20 minutes mins

Cook Time 8 minutes mins

Total Time 28 minutes mins

Ingredients

  

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For the Salmon

• ▢ 4 salmon fillets about 1” thick each
• ▢ 1 tablespoon olive oil
• ▢ 1 lemon juiced (about ¼ cup)
• ▢ 2 garlic cloves pressed
• ▢ ½ teaspoon oregano
• ▢ ½ teaspoon dried dill
• ▢ ¼ teaspoon crushed red pepper
• ▢ Salt and pepper to taste

For the Greek Salad

• ▢ 4 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
• ▢ 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
• ▢ ½ teaspoon oregano
• ▢ ¼ teaspoon salt
• ▢ ¼ teaspoon black pepper
• ▢ 3 vine-ripened tomatoes seeded and chopped
• ▢ ½ English cucumber peeled and chopped
• ▢ ½ small red onion chopped
• ▢ 4 ounces sliced black kalamata olives
• ▢ Chopped parsley for garnish
• ▢ 2 ounces feta cheese optional

Instructions

• Pat the salmon filets dry with a paper towel and place them in a shallow bowl.
• Add the olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, oregano, dill, and red pepper flakes to the bowl with the salmon. Toss to combine, making sure each salmon filet is evenly coated with the marinade.
• Transfer the bowl to the fridge and allow the fish to marinate for 15 minutes.
• Lightly grease your air fryer basket with olive oil spray. Add the salmon in a single layer, skin side down.
• Cook the salmon at 400°F for 7-9 minutes, or until the salmon is bright pink and flakey.
• In a large bowl, whisk together the olive oil, red wine vinegar, oregano, salt and pepper. Add the tomatoes, cucumbers, red onion, kalamata olives and feta cheese and toss gently to combine. Serve next to the salmon.

Equipment

Instant Vortex Plus Air Fryer with ClearCook

Fish Turner

Measuring Cups and Spoons

Vegetable Peeler

Lemon Squeezer

Garlic Press

Zwilling Knife Block Set

Cutting Board

Mixing Bowl Set

Balloon Whisk

Notes

Storage: Air fried salmon will keep well in an airtight container for up to 3 days. 

Nutrition

Calories: 516kcal, Carbohydrates: 11g, Protein: 38g, Fat: 36g, Saturated Fat: 7g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 7g, Monounsaturated Fat: 20g, Cholesterol: 106mg, Sodium: 837mg, Potassium: 1209mg, Fiber: 4g, Sugar: 5g, Vitamin A: 1109IU, Vitamin C: 30mg, Calcium: 145mg, Iron: 3mg

Nutrition information provided is an estimate. It will vary based on cooking method and specific ingredients used.

Diet: Gluten Free

Cuisine American

Course: Main Course