This Air Fryer Salmon & Asparagus recipe offers a quick, flavorful, and healthy meal. Salmon seasoned with lemon pepper, garlic salt, and Texas seasoning is cooked perfectly atop fresh asparagus in the air fryer, ensuring juicy fish and tender-crisp vegetables with minimal effort and cleanup.
Season the Salmon: Generously coat the salmon fillet with lemon pepper seasoning, garlic salt, and Texas seasoning on all sides to infuse it with bold flavors.
Prepare the Asparagus: Place the washed and trimmed asparagus evenly in the bottom of the air fryer basket. Drizzle or spray the asparagus with olive oil, then sprinkle with lemon pepper seasoning and garlic salt to season.
Assemble in Air Fryer: Lay the seasoned salmon fillet gently on top of the asparagus to allow the flavors to mingle and ensure even cooking.
Air Fry: Set the air fryer temperature to 350°F and cook for 18 minutes. Cook until the salmon is opaque, flakes easily with a fork, and the asparagus is tender-crisp.
Serve: Carefully remove the salmon and asparagus from the air fryer and plate immediately for a delicious, healthy meal.
Notes
Use a meat thermometer to ensure salmon reaches an internal temperature of 145°F for safe consumption.
Adjust cooking time slightly if fillets are thicker or thinner than average.
For an extra lemony flavor, squeeze fresh lemon juice over the salmon before serving.
Texas seasoning can be substituted with your favorite steak or Cajun seasoning blend.
Make sure asparagus spears are evenly trimmed to ensure uniform cooking.
