Air fryer lemon salmon
Perfectly cooked salmon fillet — moist inside, lightly golden outside in 10 minutes.
Steps
- 01
Preheat the air fryer to 200°C (400°F).
- 02
Brush the salmon with olive oil. Sprinkle with garlic powder and salt.
- 03
Place the salmon in the basket, skin side down.
- 04
Cook 10 minutes. Salmon is done when it flakes easily with a fork.
- 05
Squeeze the lemon half over the salmon and serve immediately.
Why it worksWhy does fish cook so much faster than meat?
Why it works
Why does fish cook so much faster than meat?
Fish muscle fibers are short and fragile compared to land animals. The proteins that hold those fibers together — mainly collagen — dissolve at a much lower temperature (around 45°C versus 70°C+ for beef). That's why a salmon fillet is done in 10 minutes at 200°C while a chicken thigh needs 25.
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