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]]> This quick and easy air fryer salmon recipe is incredibly delicious and packed with lemon, garlic and Italian herbs. You can rub the salmon fillets with the oil, lemon juice and spices or combine everything and let it marinate in the fridge overnight.

Garlic lemon rubbed salmon cooks up perfectly in the air fryer, with slightly crispy edges and a tender and flaky middle. You can also cook this tasty fish in a skillet if you prefer.

air fryer salmon with fork

In case you have any leftovers, you can make a delicious salmon pasta salad the next day. We provided our favorite pasta salad recipes below in case you want to give this amazing lunch option a try.

❤️ WHY YOU’LL LOVE THIS SALMON RECIPE

✔️ Cooking salmon in the air fryer is quick and easy!

✔️ Only 15 minutes from start to finish. Quick prep and quick cooking.

✔️ No splatter on the stove or washing pots and pans!

✔️ The seasoning is perfection.

✔️ 34 grams of protein for each serving.

✔️ Gluten free and dairy free.

cooked lemon garlic salmon on a plate with fresh lemons and parsley, a wire spatula lifting one piece

AIR FRYER SALMON WITH GARLIC LEMON RUB INGREDIENTS

You may have all of these air fryer lemon salmon ingredients in your refrigerator or pantry and not need to make a trip to the grocery store. See recipe card below for ingredient amounts.

  • Salmon fillets: You can use fresh salmon fillets or defrosted frozen ones. Make sure your fillets are not dried out or have any dark spots.
  • Oil: We use olive or avocado oil.
  • Garlic Powder
  • Salt
  • Pepper
  • Lemon Juice: For best flavor use fresh lemon juice.
  • Italian seasoning
ingredients for air fryer lemon garlic salmon

INSTRUCTIONS

If you’d like to print this recipe, scroll down to the recipe card where you can print the recipe or have it scaled to double or triple. You’ll also find nutrition information.

SEASON SALMON: In a small bowl, add oil and lemon juice. Whisk until combined. Coat all sides of the salmon with the oil mixture.

Mix garlic powder, Italian seasoning, salt and pepper in a bowl. Rub the top of the salmon with the seasoning rub. Let sit for 10 minutes.

Hand rubbing oil into salmon.
Bowl of spices mixed together.

COOK IN AIR FRYER: Spray the bottom of the air fryer basket with a non-stick cooking spray. Place salmon filets in the air fryer basket with the skin side down.

Cook at 400ºF for 10 minutes. Do not flip or rotate. Salmon is done when the internal temperature is 125ºF to 135ºF.

🔴 TIP: Air fryers need space between the food items to circulate the hot air and cook food properly. Do not overcrowd your air fryer. 

Salmon with spices rubbed in.
Raw salmon in an air fryer basket.

SERVE: Sprinkle salmon filets with chopped parsley and lemon slices and serve immediately.

Cooked salmon in air fryer basket.
air fryer salmon in air fryer basket.
close up of air fryer lemon salmon

TIPS FOR THE BEST AIR FRYER SALMON

✔️ Use the freshest salmon you can find. It can be previously frozen but it should be firm, not squishy and should have a nice pink color.

✔️ Rub the oil, lemon and seasonings into the salmon well with your hands. This allows the spices to really flavor the salmon and be less likely to fall off during cooking.

✔️ Do not overcook salmon. Salmon will continue cooking for about 5 minutes after you remove it from the air fryer so if it’s a little undercooked when you finish that’s better than being overcooked. Overcooked salmon is dry and much less enjoyable to eat.

✔️ If your air fryer has a wire rack or basket, you might want to cook your salmon on air fryer parchment paper to prevent sticking.

WAYS TO USE LEMON GARLIC SALMON LEFTOVERS

If you were wondering what to do with lemon garlic salmon leftovers, we have a great suggestion: add it to your favorite pasta salad. Here are two of our most loved pasta salads that work perfect with salmon:

  • SALMON PASTA SALAD – This fresh and healthy cold pasta salad uses a homemade lemon dill vinaigrette and tastes insanely good.
  • PESTO PASTA SALAD – Packed with fresh summer flavors, this pasta salad makes the perfect light lunch. Just add cold, cut up salmon pieces and enjoy.

STORAGE TIPS

Storing your food properly is important to prevent spoiling or food poisoning.

Refrigerate: Let the air fryer salmon cool completely. Then store in an airtight container or ziploc bag in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.

Freeze: Lemon garlic salmon is best eaten fresh. However, you can freeze leftovers in an airtight and freezer safe container or ziploc freezer bag. Freeze for up to 3 months.

Defrosting: A great way to defrost is in the refrigerator overnight.

fork in a piece of lemon garlic salmon
air fryer salmon.
Lemon Garlic Salmon on a plate with fresh lemons

WHAT TO SERVE WITH SALMON

Enjoy this great recipe as a great addition to a full meal with these other recipes:

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While we love garlic lemon rubbed salmon we also love some of these other recipes and think you will as well.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Can I marinate the salmon overnight?

Yes, you can mix the oil, lemon and spices and make a marinade, if you prefer. Coat your salmon in the marinade, cover and refrigerate for up to 24 hours.

Do I have to turn the salmon in the air fryer?

No. For the best air fryer salmon, put the salmon fillets into the air fryer basket skin side down, and do not flip or rotate them once in the air fryer.

Is this dish both, dairy free and gluten free?

Yes, there are no ingredients in the original recipe that contain dairy or gluten.

Can I cook lemon garlic rubbed salmon in a skillet?

Yes, heat a skillet to medium heat and spray with non-stick cooking spray.
Place salmon in the skillet and cook for 3-4 minutes on each side until the internal temperature is 135ºF. Remove from heat. The cook time varies depending on the thickness of the salmon, the temperature of the pan and the internal temperature of the salmon. 

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Air Fryer Salmon with Lemon Garlic Rub

This immensely flavorful salmon is marinated with lemon, garlic and Italian herbs and cooked to perfection in the air fryer.
Course Main Dish
Cuisine American, Italian
Keyword air fryer lemon salmon, air fryer salmon, garlic lemon rubbed salmon, salmon with garlic lemon rub
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Resting time 10 minutes
Servings 6 servings
Calories 266kcal
Author Andrea + Stef

Equipment

  • mixing bowls
  • whisk
  • Air Fryer
  • knife and cutting board

Ingredients

Salmon ingredients:

  • 6 salmon fillets about 6 oz each
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil or avocado oil
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1½ teaspoon coarse salt
  • 1 teaspoon fresh pepper
  • 1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
  • 2 tsp Italian seasoning or Italian herbs

Garnish:

  • sliced lemons
  • freshly chopped parsley

Instructions

  • In a small bowl, add oil and lemon juice. Whisk until combined.
    whisked lemon oil.
  • Coat all sides of the salmon with the oil mixture.
    Hand rubbing oil into salmon.
  • Mix garlic powder, Italian seasoning, salt and pepper in a bowl.
    Hand holding bowl of spices over salmon.
  • Rub top of the salmon with the seasoning rub. Let sit for 10 minutes.
    Salmon with spices rubbed in.
  • Spray the bottom of the air fryer basket with a non-stick cooking spray.
  • Place salmon fillets in the air fryer basket with the skin side down.
    Raw salmon in an air fryer basket.
  • Cook at 400ºF for 10 minutes. Do not flip or rotate. Salmon is done when the internal temperature is 125ºF to 135ºF.
    cooked lemon salmon in the air fryer
  • Serve with lemon and fresh parsley.
    cooked lemon salmon on a plate

Notes

AIR FRYER NOTES:
Some air fryers have a pre-heat option. Preheating may reduce the cooking time a little bit. 
 
Air fryers need space between the food items to circulate the hot air and cook food properly. Do not overcrowd your air fryer. 
 
RECIPE NOTES:
You can mix the oil, lemon and spices and make a marinade, if you prefer. Coat your salmon in the marinade, cover and refrigerate for up to 24 hours. 
 
Overcooking salmon will cause it to emit albumin, the white stuff that oozes out of salmon when it is overcooked. It is safe to eat but most people do not enjoy eating overcooked salmon as much. 
 
SKILLET INSTRUCTIONS:
Heat skillet to medium heat and spray with non-stick cooking spray.
Place salmon in the skillet and cook for 3-4 minutes on each side until the internal temperature is 135ºF. Remove from heat. The cook time varies depending on the thickness of the salmon, the temperature of the pan and the internal temperature of the salmon. 

Nutrition

Calories: 266kcal | Carbohydrates: 1g | Protein: 34g | Fat: 13g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 5g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Cholesterol: 94mg | Sodium: 657mg | Potassium: 851mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 87IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 32mg | Iron: 2mg

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This cold pasta salad is fresh and healthy! Our delicious baked salmon pairs perfectly with fresh ingredients and a lemon dill vinaigrette. Perfect for salmon leftovers with salmon, pasta, spinach and the best sauce! This salmon pasta salad is a cross between a cucumber salad and salmon pasta. Perfect for a make ahead meal.

This makes a great weeknight meal. You can use leftovers and even toss it all together in the morning then refrigerate and pull out at dinner time.

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Salmon pasta salad is full of fresh and healthy ingredients.

Enjoy this as a full meal with these other recipe:

  • Protein: Baked Salmon – Make this one night and use the leftovers for the cold pasta salad!
  • Dressing: Lemon Dill Vinaigrette – This vinaigrette is great on salads, pasta, and as a marinade for fish or chicken.
  • Bread: Easy Parmesan French Bread – Buy a french bread and dress it up with this delicious spread!
  • Drink: Red Wine Sangria – This is one of my all time favorite sangria recipes. Use the rest of the wine leftover from your marinara recipe.
  • Dessert: Chocolate Lasagna – This needs no introduction!
close up of large bowl of salmon pasta with sliced cucumber salad and fresh spinach. Small bowl with lemon vinaigrette next to cold pasta salad. Baked salmon leftovers are on top of the salad.

What is Cold Pasta Salad?

This is a cross between a pasta salad and a cucumber salad with salmon. We love this cold but you can definitely serve it while the pasta and salmon are warm. The Lemon dill vinaigrette really brings it all together.

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Possible Variations

  • Add peppers: Add your favorite bell peppers, diced.
  • Make it pesto: Skip the lemon dill vinaigrette and the dill in the recipe and toss with some fresh pesto!
  • Add onions: This cold pasta salad tastes great if you add slices of red onions.
  • Add olives: If you love kalamata olives try slicing some and adding them to this cold pasta salad.
baked salmon leftovers on top of fresh spinach, fresh sliced cucumbers and cooked corkscrew pasta in a white bowl with tan ring around the top.

Salmon Pasta Salad Ingredients:

This salmon salad has some essential ingredients. Feel free to add any other favorites!

  • Pasta: Use your favorite cooked pasta. For a gluten free option use a good lentil rotini.
  • Vegetables: Fresh cucumbers and spinach are delicious in this cold pasta salad. You can also add red peppers and red onion to the cucumber salad.
  • Salmon: We love this baked salmon recipe. Use salmon leftovers or make it especially for this salmon, pasta, spinach, cucumber salad.
  • Herbs: We love using dill.
  • Salt + Pepper
  • Cold Pasta Salad Dressing: We love this lemon dill vinaigrette in this salmon cucumber salad. It’s also great as a marinade.
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Salmon pasta salad ingredients.

FAQs About Cold Pasta Salad

How long can you refrigerate salmon pasta salad?

Once you’ve mixed the ingredients together, the fresh vegetables will taste best if you refrigerate and eat within 1-2 days.

Can you freeze salmon pasta salad?

No. This will not freeze and defrost well.

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How to Make Salmon Pasta Salad:

1. Add salad ingredients.

Toss together cooked and cooled pasta, cucumber, spinach, dill, and lemon juice.

2. Drizzle with lemon dill vinaigrette.

Drizzle some of the lemon dill vinaigrette onto your pasta. Measure as little or as much as you want to your taste.

  • fresh spinach, fresh sliced cucumbers and cooked corkscrew pasta in a white bowl with tan ring around the top.
    Combine the fresh ingredients.
  • close up of large bowl of salmon pasta salad with sliced cucumber and fresh spinach. Small bowl with lemon vinaigrette next to pasta salad.
    Drizzle your lemon dill vinaigrette on top.

3. Add salmon.

Add the salmon and toss lightly. The more you toss the salmon the more it will flake into smaller pieces. If you prefer larger pieces do not toss a lot. If you like smaller pieces then toss away.

  • close up of large bowl of salmon pasta salad with sliced cucumber and fresh spinach. Small bowl with lemon vinaigrette next to pasta salad. Two large utensils in the bowl after tossing pasta.
    Toss ingredients together lightly.
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    Dish out your salmon pasta salad as a complete meal.

Refrigerate or eat immediately. Serve with a good crusty bread and a tasty drink!

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Salmon Pasta Salad

A fresh, light salad with protein-rich salmon, crisp vegetables, a filling pasta base, and bright, flavorful lemon-dill vinaigrette.
Course Main Dish
Cuisine American
Keyword baked lemon-dill salmon, cucumbers, hot spinach dip, lemon dill vinaigrette, pasta, salmon pasta salad
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 0 minutes
0 minutes
Servings 4 people
Calories 301kcal
Author Andrea + Stef

Ingredients

  • 8 oz. rotini pasta cooked and drained
  • ½ English cucumber sliced
  • 1 ½ cups baby spinach leaves
  • ⅛ cup fresh dill chopped
  • fresh lemon juice and/or zest to taste
  • 8 oz. cooked salmon
  • 1 recipe lemon dill vinaigrette

Instructions

  • Toss together cooked and cooled pasta, cucumber, spinach, dill, and lemon juice.
  • Top with salmon and vinaigrette.

Notes

Use this lemon dill vinaigrette recipe.

Nutrition

Calories: 301kcal | Carbohydrates: 44g | Protein: 19g | Fat: 5g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 31mg | Sodium: 39mg | Potassium: 533mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 1230IU | Vitamin C: 5mg | Calcium: 39mg | Iron: 2mg
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]]> If you’re looking for baked salmon recipes and the perfect lemon dill salmon seasoning then you need to look no further. This oven baked salmon with lemon has the perfect herb and butter mixture and cooks up to melt in your mouth!

Follow our tips for choosing the best salmon fillet at the store and tips for avoiding overcooking your salmon. Our baked salmon recipe tips plus this perfect salmon seasoning make for one of the best salmon meals you’ve ever eaten.

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Make Dill Salmon a Meal!

Turn this oven baked salmon recipe into a whole meal! It pairs well with:

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How to Choose Salmon a Good Salmon Fillet

You can find a wide variety of quality of salmon in the grocery store. Most stores serve fresh salmon that was once frozen, as well as salmon in the freezer section. You can also choose from farmed salmon and wild caught salmon.

  • The most important thing to look for is a salmon that is not dried out and does not have any dark spots on the fillet.
  • If you have a choice, go for the salmon with more color and a nice marbling.
  • When you press your finger into the salmon flesh it should be firm, not squishy. A light press of the finger should spring back, not leave a fingerprint.

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How to Avoid Overcooking Salmon:

Do not cook salmon. It is probably the number one reason people think they don’t like salmon. Overcooked salmon is dry and chalky and many baked salmon recipes will instruct you to overcook the salmon. Thankfully, it’s easy to cook salmon to perfection if you follow these guidelines.

  • Remove your salmon from heat when it is 125 degrees.
  • Cover and let stand for 10 minutes after removing from heat. It will continue to cook.
  • The FDA recommends cooking salmon to 145 degrees. If you remove your salmon from the heat when it hits 145 degrees it will be overcooked and dry by the time you eat it.
oven baked dill and garlic salmon closeup next to yellow lemon slice

Ways to Serve Baked Salmon

  • Pasta Salad: Use our delicious pasta salad recipe to make a delicious main dish with your dill salmon or use your leftovers the next day.
  • Spinach Salad: Toss spinach, red onions, tomatoes and hot bacon pieces and put the oven baked salmon on top.
  • Tacos: Omit the dill in your salmon seasoning and put your salmon on a warm corn tortilla topped with fresh pico de gallo, thinly sliced cabbage, queso fresco, cilantro and a little sour cream.
delicious flakey baked salmon

Ingredients:

  • Herbs: Dill, pepper and garlic make this salmon seasoning bursting with flavor.
  • Butter: Butter isn’t totally necessary but adds a lot to the flavor combination and keeps it moist.
  • Lemon: Whatever you do, don’t omit the lemon!
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Possible Salmon Seasoning Variations

  • Make it saucy: Use this salmon recipe in our chicken in white wine sauce recipe! Flour the salmon and then season as directed in this recipe. Cook as directed in the white wine sauce recipe. Salmon cooks much quicker so you will only need to cook for a minute or two on each side, depending on the thickness of your salmon.
  • Omit the dill: Don’t love dill? Try parsley instead.
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How to Make Oven Baked Salmon with Lemon:

Step 1: Preheat oven to 400°F. Lightly spray a baking sheet with non-stick cooking spray and set aide. Alternatively you can cook your salmon on parchment paper for all baked salmon recipes.

Step 2: Make your salmon seasoning. In a small bowl, combine melted butter, black pepper, dill, minced garlic, lemon zest, and lemon juice.

raw salmon with lemon dill butter salmon seasoning in bowl held above salmon. Next image is salmon seasoning spread on top

Step 3: Prepare your salmon. Remove salmon fillet from its packaging and use a paper towel to pat it dry. DO NOT RINSE. If using skin-on salmon (we like skin-on best), do not cut off the skin, but wipe off any fish scales that may have made their way onto the flesh.

Step 4: Prepare to bake your dill salmon in the oven. Place salmon fillet, skin side down, on prepared baking sheet.

oven baked salmon with dill salmon seasoning on decorative baking sheet on marble counter

Step 5: Brush butter mixture over the top of the salmon fillet and spread evenly.

Step 6: Time to cook! Bake salmon for 10-12 minutes or until it is just beginning to turn opaque in the center and registers around 125°. Do not overcook! Overcooked salmon is dry and not what we’re going for here.

baked salmon with lemon dill butter being flaked with a fork

If you’d like to brown the top of the salmon fillet, flip the oven on to the broil setting and broil for a couple minutes longer. Be aware this will cook your salmon more so you might want to start this when your salmon is at a cooler temperature.

Garnish with fresh lemon juice and serve. I recommend serving baked salmon recipes with the follow side dishes because they’re so tasty!

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Frequently Asked Questions

How long can you store baked salmon in the refrigerator?

Allow your salmon to cool fully. Store in an airtight container and refrigerate for up to 3 days.

How long can you store baked salmon in the freezer?

Allow your salmon to cool fully. Wrap tightly or place in a freezer bag. Store for up to 3 months. Defrost in the refrigerator.

Is baked salmon gluten free?

Yes, this recipe is completely gluten free.

How do I substitute butter for a dairy free option?

Use olive oil as a substitute if you don’t want to use butter.

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Baked Lemon-Dill Salmon

An easy baked salmon with just a few minutes of prep work and bursting with flavor.
Course Main Dish
Cuisine American
Keyword baked lemon-dill salmon, baked salmon recipe
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Servings 6 people
Calories 231kcal
Author Andrea + Stef

Ingredients

  • 1.5-2 pound salmon filet
  • 4 tablespoons salted butter melted
  • ½ teaspoon cracked black pepper
  • 2 tablespoons freshly chopped dill
  • 2 garlic cloves minced
  • 1 teaspoon lemon zest
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 400°F. Lightly spray a baking sheet with non-stick cooking spray and set aide.
  • In a small bowl, combine melted butter, black pepper, dill, minced garlic, lemon zest, and lemon juice.
  • Remove salmon filet from its packaging and use a paper towel to pat it dry. If using skin-on salmon (we like skin-on best), do not cut off the skin, but clean off any fish scales that may have made their way onto the flesh.
  • Place salmon filet, skin side down, on prepared baking sheet.
  • Brush butter mixture over the top of the salmon filet and spread evenly.
  • Bake salmon for 10-12 minutes or until it is just beginning to turn opaque in the center and registers around 125°.
  • If you'd like to brown the top of the salmon filet, flip the oven on to the broil setting and broil for a couple minutes longer.
  • Garnish with fresh lemon juice and serve.

Notes

Do not overcook!  Salmon will continue cooking when it’s removed from the oven.  Keep it under 140°F for a tender, juicy result.

Nutrition

Calories: 231kcal | Carbohydrates: 1g | Protein: 23g | Fat: 15g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Cholesterol: 82mg | Sodium: 117mg | Potassium: 556mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 289IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 18mg | Iron: 1mg

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