Air Fryer Salmon and Swiss Chard (Print Version)

Crispy-skinned salmon with tender, garlicky Swiss chard. Healthy, flavorful, and ready in 22 minutes.

# What You'll Need:

→ Fish

01 - 2 salmon fillets (5-6 oz each, skin-on)
02 - 1 tablespoon olive oil
03 - 1/2 teaspoon sea salt
04 - 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
05 - 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
06 - 1 lemon, cut into wedges

→ Vegetables

07 - 1 large bunch Swiss chard (about 8 oz), stems trimmed and leaves roughly chopped
08 - 2 teaspoons olive oil
09 - 2 garlic cloves, minced
10 - 1/8 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
11 - Salt and pepper to taste

# How to Make It:

01 - Pat salmon fillets dry with paper towels. Brush both sides with 1 tablespoon olive oil. Season flesh side with salt, pepper, and smoked paprika.
02 - Preheat air fryer to 400°F for 3 minutes.
03 - Place salmon fillets skin-side up in air fryer basket. Cook for 7-9 minutes until skin is crisp and flesh flakes easily with a fork. Remove and rest for 2 minutes.
04 - While salmon cooks, heat 2 teaspoons olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add minced garlic and sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant.
05 - Add Swiss chard and toss with garlic. Cook, stirring, for 2-3 minutes until wilted. Season with salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes to taste.
06 - Arrange sautéed Swiss chard on plate, top with crispy-skinned salmon, and serve with lemon wedges.

# Additional Tips::

01 -
  • The air fryer gives you restaurant-quality crispy skin without any oil splatter or lingering fish smell in your kitchen.
  • Swiss chard wilts down in minutes and soaks up garlic like a dream, making it the perfect fast and flavorful base.
  • Everything comes together in under 25 minutes, so you can eat well even on the busiest nights.
02 -
  • If your salmon fillets are thicker than an inch, add an extra minute or two to the air fryer time—undercooked salmon is safe to eat, but it won't have that flaky texture.
  • Don't crowd the air fryer basket or the skin won't crisp evenly, and resist the urge to flip the fillets halfway through.
03 -
  • Let the salmon rest for a full 2 minutes after it comes out of the air fryer—it continues cooking slightly and the juices redistribute, making every bite more tender.
  • If your air fryer runs hot, start checking the salmon at 6 minutes to avoid overcooking, especially if your fillets are on the thinner side.
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