Mediterranean Diet Air Fried Salmon

Elevate your dinner game with this Mediterranean Diet Air Fried Salmon recipe—a quick, healthy, and flavor-packed dish that’s perfect for busy weeknights or elegant entertaining. Featuring tender salmon fillets brushed with a zesty marinade of olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, oregano, and paprika, this recipe embraces the wholesome, heart-healthy principles of the Mediterranean diet. Cooked to perfection in under 10 minutes using an air fryer, the salmon emerges with a beautifully crisp exterior and moist, flaky interior. Garnished with fresh parsley and served with lemon slices, this nutritious dish pairs perfectly with steamed vegetables or a bright Mediterranean salad for a complete and satisfying meal.

Nutriscore Rating: 68/100

Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:10 mins

Total Time:20 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 4 pieces salmon fillets
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 2 tablespoons lemon juice
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon paprika
• 1 teaspoon sea salt
• 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
• 2 tablespoons fresh parsley
• 1 lemon lemon slices

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your air fryer to 400°F (200°C).

Step 2

In a small bowl, mix together olive oil, lemon juice, dried oregano, garlic powder, paprika, sea salt, and black pepper to form a marinade.

Step 3

Pat the salmon fillets dry with a paper towel to ensure they crisp up nicely.

Step 4

Brush each salmon fillet generously with the marinade, making sure to cover all sides.

Step 5

Let the salmon sit with the marinade for about 5 minutes to absorb the flavors.

Step 6

Place the salmon fillets in the air fryer basket, skin-side down, ensuring they are not overlapping.

Step 7

Air fry the salmon fillets for 8-10 minutes, checking at the 8-minute mark to avoid overcooking. The salmon is done when it flakes easily with a fork.

Step 8

Once cooked, remove the salmon from the air fryer and let it rest for a couple of minutes.

Step 9

Garnish with freshly chopped parsley and serve with lemon slices on the side.

Step 10

Enjoy your Mediterranean Diet Air Fried Salmon with a side of steamed vegetables or a fresh salad.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(635.9g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1220.2

Total Fat 84.8g	0%
Saturated Fat 12.5g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.7g
Cholesterol 200mg	0%
Sodium 2735.7mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 12.7g	0%
Dietary Fiber 7.6g	0%
Total Sugars 2.6g
Protein 106.0g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 54.4mg	0%
Iron 5.1mg	0%
Potassium 275.9mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 61.6%

Protein: 34.2%

Carbs: 4.1%