Forget the heavy cleanup of a full oven. This one-basket meal delivers restaurant-quality seared salmon and tender asparagus in under 20 minutes, making it the perfect date-night dinner.

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Prep: 10 min · Cook: 12 min · Serves: 2 servings

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Ingredients

• 2 salmon fillets (6oz each), skin-on
• 1 bunch thin asparagus, woody ends trimmed
• 2 tbsp melted unsalted butter
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 1/2 tsp paprika
• Salt and black pepper to taste
• 1 lemon, cut into wedges

Instructions

1. Pat salmon fillets dry with paper towels and season both sides with salt, pepper, and paprika.
2. In a small bowl, whisk together melted butter and minced garlic; brush half of the mixture over the salmon fillets.
3. Toss trimmed asparagus in olive oil, salt, and pepper in a separate bowl.
4. Place salmon fillets in the air fryer basket and arrange asparagus around the sides. Brush the remaining garlic butter onto the asparagus.
5. Air fry at 400°F (200°C) for 10-12 minutes until the salmon reaches an internal temperature of 145°F (63°C) and the asparagus is tender-crisp.
6. Remove from basket and serve immediately with fresh lemon wedges squeezed over the top.

What You’ll Need

Allergens

Contains: dairy, fish

Cook to safe internal temperatures and use a food thermometer. Allergen and nutrition information is approximate — verify for your needs. This recipe was generated with AI assistance and reviewed for general guidance only.

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