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Air Fryer Cilantro Lime Salmon Recipe

Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 25 minutes
Servings: 4
Calories: 549kcal
Author: Becky Hardin
Fresh, delicious and healthy, this cilantro lime salmon is cooked to perfection in the air fryer. Ready to serve in less than half and hour, this recipe is perfect for an easy weeknight dinner after a long day.
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Ingredients

  • 2 skin-on salmon fillets 4 ounces each
  • 2 tablespoons avocado oil
  • 10 grams Goya Foods Sazón con Culantro y Achiote
  • ½ cup cilantro chopped
  • ¼ cup fresh lime juice about 2 limes
  • 1 teaspoon lime zest about 1 lime
  • Lime wedges for garnish

Instructions

  • Before cooking, bring the salmon to room temperature and dry off any moisture with a paper towel. Preheat the air fryer to 400°F.
    2 skin-on salmon fillets
    ingredients for air fryer cilantro lime salmon
  • In a small bowl, stir the oil and Goya seasoning together until combined.
    10 grams Goya Foods Sazón con Culantro y Achiote, 2 tablespoons avocado oil
  • Rub the seasoning over each salmon fillet until thoroughly coated.
    2 seasoned salmon fillets
  • Place one salmon fillet skin-side down in the air fryer. Cook for 11-13 minutes, or until you can flake the center of the fillet with your finger and the internal temperature reaches 145°F. Repeat with the second fillet.
    cilantro lime salmon fillet in an air fryer before cooking
  • In another small bowl, combine the cilantro, lime juice, and lime zest together.
    ½ cup cilantro, ¼ cup fresh lime juice, 1 teaspoon lime zest
    cilantro lime mixture in a white bowl
  • Brush or spoon the cilantro mixture evenly over each fillet and serve with lime wedges.
    Lime wedges
    spreading cilantro lime mixture onto salmon fillets on a blue plate

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Notes

Storage: Store this salmon in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat in the microwave or air fryer before serving.

Nutrition

Calories: 549kcal | Carbohydrates: 1g | Protein: 68g | Fat: 29g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 10g | Monounsaturated Fat: 12g | Cholesterol: 187mg | Sodium: 151mg | Potassium: 1696mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 279IU | Vitamin C: 5mg | Calcium: 44mg | Iron: 3mg