Western
Air-Fryer Salmon & Veg
Salmon and broccoli roasted together in the air fryer with lemon — a hands-off, one-basket dinner in 25 minutes.
About this recipe
Air-Fryer Salmon & Veg is a western lunch for 2 that leans on the air fryer to do the work while you tidy up., and it takes about 25 min total but only ~10 min of hands-on work — the rest is waiting. We sized it for a small household and ranked it on OneToCook by how much of it you already have in the fridge.
Good to know
* Dietary flags are derived from the listed ingredients — always check labels and your own needs for allergens.
Ingredients
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 2 (250g) salmon fillet buy
- 1 cup broccoli buy
- 8 cherry tomato buy
- 1 tbsp olive oil buy
- 1/2 lemon buy
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder buy
Equipment
Method
- 1
Toss the broccoli and tomatoes with oil, salt and pepper; air-fry at 190C for 5 min.
~6 min
- 2
Add the salmon (rubbed with oil, garlic powder, salt and pepper) and air-fry 10–12 min more.
~12 min
- 3
Finish with a squeeze of lemon.
~2 min
Smart swaps
Out of something? Try one of these.
- Lemon
- lime, or a small splash of vinegar.
- Garlic
- garlic powder (¼ tsp per clove) at a push.
Cook's notes
- Smash each clove with the flat of your knife first — the skin slips off and it minces in seconds. How to mince garlic →
- Do your chopping first (mise en place). With everything prepped, the actual cooking here is only about 10 min.
Storage & leftovers
Crispy bits soften in the fridge. Keep leftovers airtight for up to 2 days and re-crisp in the air fryer or a hot dry pan rather than the microwave.
Frequently asked
How long does Air-Fryer Salmon & Veg take to make? +
About 25 min from start to finish, but only roughly 10 min of that is hands-on — the rest is cooking or resting time.
How many people does this recipe serve? +
As written it serves 2. To cook for 4, roughly multiply the ingredients — but cook in batches if the pan gets crowded, so things sear instead of steaming.
What equipment do I need? +
You’ll want: air fryer. OneToCook only suggests recipes that fit the equipment you tell it you have, so you can filter these out if your kitchen is more minimal.
What can I use if I'm missing an ingredient? +
Common swaps for this dish: Lemon → lime, or a small splash of vinegar; Garlic → garlic powder (¼ tsp per clove) at a push. See the full list of smart swaps above.
Can I make Air-Fryer Salmon & Veg ahead of time? +
Crispy bits soften in the fridge. Keep leftovers airtight for up to 2 days and re-crisp in the air fryer or a hot dry pan rather than the microwave.
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