Air Fryer Salmon and Avocado Toast with Lemon
**Air Fryer Salmon and Avocado Toast with Lemon** This quick and easy meal is perfect for a light and healthy lunch or dinner. The salmon is cooked to perfection in the air fryer, and the avocado toast is creamy and flavorful. The lemon adds a bright and refreshing flavor to the dish. To make the salmon, simply season the salmon fillet with salt and pepper and place it in the air fryer basket. Cook for 10-12 minutes, or until the salmon is cooked through. While the salmon is cooking, mash the avocado and spread it on the toasted bread. Once the salmon is cooked, remove it from the air fryer and place it on top of the avocado toast. Squeeze lemon juice over the salmon and enjoy!
In the annals of culinary history, the air fryer stands as a testament to the ingenuity of modern cooking appliances. Its ability to circulate hot air at high speeds has revolutionized the way we cook our favorite foods, making it possible to achieve crispy, golden-brown results without the need for deep frying. And while the air fryer has proven its worth in countless applications, from roasting vegetables to baking cookies, it is in the realm of seafood that its true potential truly shines. Cooking salmon in the air fryer is a game-changer. The high heat and rapid air circulation create a perfectly cooked fillet that is moist and flaky on the inside, with a crisp and flavorful exterior. The addition of avocado toast to this dish adds a creamy and satisfying element, while the bright and refreshing flavor of lemon completes the ensemble. This recipe is a testament to the power of simplicity. With just a few simple ingredients and a few minutes of your time, you can create a meal that is both delicious and nutritious. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy meal that will impress your friends and family, give this air fryer salmon and avocado toast a try. You won't be disappointed.
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Prep time: 5 | Cook time: 12 | Serves: 1
Ingredients
  • 1 (4-ounce) salmon fillet
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/2 avocado, sliced
  • 1 slice of bread, toasted
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
Instructions
  1. Preheat the air fryer to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
  2. Place the salmon fillet in the air fryer basket and drizzle with olive oil. Season with salt and pepper.
  3. Cook for 10-12 minutes, or until the salmon is cooked through.
  4. While the salmon is cooking, mash the avocado and spread it on the toasted bread.
  5. Once the salmon is cooked, remove it from the air fryer and place it on top of the avocado toast.
  6. Squeeze lemon juice over the salmon and enjoy!
Why It Works
  • The air fryer cooks the salmon quickly and evenly, resulting in a perfectly cooked fillet that is moist and flaky on the inside, with a crisp and flavorful exterior.
  • The avocado toast adds a creamy and satisfying element to the dish, while the bright and refreshing flavor of lemon completes the ensemble.
  • This recipe is simple to make and can be tailored to your own taste preferences. For example, you can use different seasonings on the salmon, or add other toppings to the avocado toast, such as chopped tomatoes, red onion, or capers.