The short version
Tender salmon fillets with lemon, dill and a quick mustard glaze. Serves 2 · estimated 20 minutes including prep. Use thawed fillets of similar thickness; frozen or thicker fish needs more time.
Why you’ll love this air fryer lemon dill salmon
- A complete methodMeasured ingredients, practical equipment and clear cooking cues.
- Air Fryer RecipesTender salmon fillets with lemon, dill and a quick mustard glaze.
- Know before you startUse thawed fillets of similar thickness; frozen or thicker fish needs more time.
Ingredient notes
Exact amounts are in the recipe card below. Here’s what matters when you shop:
Before you shop. Use thawed fillets of similar thickness; frozen or thicker fish needs more time.
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- Prep
- 5 min
- Cook
- 15 min
- Total
- 20 min
- Serves
- 2
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Equipment
- 5–6 quart air fryerSee our pick →
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Instructions
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Preheat
Preheat air fryer to 375°F / 190°C for 3 minutes. Pat salmon dry and check for pin bones.
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Season
Mix oil, mustard, lemon juice, dill and salt. Brush over salmon.
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Cook
Place fillets skin-side down in one layer. Air-fry for 8–12 minutes until the thickest part reaches 145°F / 63°C. Check early; thickness matters more than weight.
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Serve
Lift carefully with a spatula and serve immediately. Add a side separately if desired; its preparation is not included.
Recipe notes
- Timing: Use thawed fillets of similar thickness; frozen or thicker fish needs more time. Preparation, preheating and any rest explicitly stated in this method are included in the total estimate. Follow doneness and package directions if they require longer.
- Recipe status: Newly authored for this collection and not yet kitchen-tested. Cooking times are estimates.
- Recipe-page cover: A text recipe card. The Pinterest pin uses an AI-generated editorial food illustration in the style of the earlier collection, not a photograph of a kitchen-tested dish.
- Nutrition: Not calculated for this recipe.
Nutrition has not been calculated for this recipe.
Equipment for this recipe
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Easy variations
- Different herb: Use chopped parsley in place of dill.
- Larger batches: Scale ingredient quantities with the serving controls. Use sufficient pan or basket space and allow more time for extra batches; instruction text describes the base batch.
How to store and reheat
- For this recipe: Refrigerate promptly and use within 2 days.
- Chill promptly: Refrigerate perishable food in shallow covered containers at 40°F / 4°C or below within 2 hours, or 1 hour above 90°F / 32°C. Follow the shorter storage period stated above or on an opened ingredient; previously cooked ingredients keep their original storage deadline.
- Reheating: If reheating cooked leftovers, heat the portion thoroughly to 165°F / 74°C. Keep cold toppings separate. Follow any stricter package directions.
Frequently asked questions
What should I know before making air fryer lemon dill salmon?
Use thawed fillets of similar thickness; frozen or thicker fish needs more time.
Can I make it ahead?
Refrigerate promptly and use within 2 days.
Has this recipe been kitchen-tested?
Not yet. This is a newly authored recipe with estimated timing. Check the stated doneness, safe internal temperatures where given, and ingredient package instructions.