Description
This Air Fryer Cilantro Lime Salmon Recipe delivers perfectly cooked, flavorful salmon fillets with a fresh and zesty cilantro lime topping. Using an air fryer ensures a crispy skin and tender, flaky fish in just minutes, making it an easy and healthy meal option for any weeknight.
Ingredients
Scale
Salmon
- 2 skin-on salmon fillets (4 ounces each)
- 2 tablespoons avocado oil
- 10 grams Goya Foods Sazón con Culantro y Achiote
Cilantro Lime Sauce
- ½ cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- ¼ cup fresh lime juice (about 2 limes)
- 1 teaspoon lime zest (about 1 lime)
- Lime wedges (for garnish)
Instructions
- Prepare Salmon: Bring the salmon fillets to room temperature and pat dry with a paper towel to remove any moisture. This helps achieve a crispy exterior during cooking. Preheat your air fryer to 400°F.
- Make Seasoning Mixture: In a small bowl, mix together the avocado oil and Goya Foods Sazón con Culantro y Achiote seasoning until combined, creating a flavorful rub for the salmon.
- Season Salmon: Rub the seasoning mixture evenly over each salmon fillet, ensuring thorough coating on all sides for maximum flavor.
- Air Fry Salmon: Place one salmon fillet skin-side down in the preheated air fryer basket. Cook for 11-13 minutes or until the salmon flakes easily with a fork and the internal temperature reaches 145°F. Repeat the process with the second fillet.
- Prepare Cilantro Lime Topping: In a separate small bowl, combine the chopped cilantro, fresh lime juice, and lime zest, mixing well to create a bright and tangy topping.
- Finish and Serve: Once the salmon is cooked, brush or spoon the cilantro lime mixture evenly over each fillet. Garnish with lime wedges and serve immediately for a fresh, flavorful dish.
Notes
- Make sure not to overcrowd the air fryer basket; cook fillets one at a time if necessary for even cooking.
- Patting the salmon dry before seasoning helps achieve a crispy skin texture.
- The internal temperature for perfectly cooked salmon is 145°F; use a meat thermometer to check doneness.
- Adjust seasoning quantity according to taste preferences and dietary needs.
- If fresh lime is unavailable, bottled lime juice can be substituted, though fresh is recommended for best flavor.
