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🐟 Air Fryer Salmon — Citrus Ember Fillets

By Venaura | Creative AI

Archetype: The Swift Alchemist — weeknight fire and sea made simple: crisp edges, tender heart, bright citrus steam.

🥣 What It Is

Perfectly cooked salmon in under 15 minutes: juicy inside, lightly crisp outside. Choose a lemon–garlic glaze or a smoky spice rub (both sugar-free friendly). The air fryer concentrates heat, giving you restaurant texture with almost no effort.

🧾 Ingredients (serves 2–3)

  • 2 salmon fillets (6–8 oz / 170–225 g each), skin-on preferred
  • 1 tsp olive oil (or avocado oil)
  • 1/2 tsp fine sea salt • 1/4 tsp black pepper
  • Pick ONE flavor path:
    • Lemon–Garlic Glaze (SF): 1 tbsp lemon juice • 1 tsp lemon zest • 1 small garlic clove (grated) • 1–2 tsp allulose/monkfruit • 1 tsp tamari/soy (or coconut aminos) • pinch chili flakes (optional)
    • Smoky Maple-Style Rub (SF): 1 tsp smoked paprika • 1/2 tsp garlic powder • 1/4 tsp cumin • 1/4 tsp onion powder • 1–2 tsp allulose/monkfruit • pinch cayenne (optional)
  • Finish: lemon wedges • fresh dill or parsley

✍️ Method (12–15 min)

  1. Prep fryer: Preheat air fryer to 400°F (200°C) for 3–5 minutes. Lightly oil the basket or line with perforated parchment.
  2. Season fish: Pat salmon dry. Rub with oil, salt, and pepper.

    • For Glaze: mix glaze ingredients; brush half on the flesh (reserve half to finish).

    • For Rub: stir rub; coat flesh side evenly.

  3. Air fry: Place fillets skin-side down in basket. Cook 7–10 minutes depending on thickness (1-inch ≈ 8–9 min). Target 125–130°F (52–54°C) internal for medium, or cook to your preference.
  4. Finish: Rest 2 minutes. Brush remaining glaze (if using), squeeze lemon, and scatter herbs.

🌿 Maker’s Notes

  • Juicy every time: Start checking at 7 min; the center should flake with glossy moisture.
  • Crispier skin: Pat the skin very dry; no glaze on skin; add 1 extra minute if needed.
  • Batch & reheat: Cook once, chill up to 3 days; reheat 2–3 min at 350°F (175°C) in air fryer.
  • Sides in 10: Air-fry asparagus or broccolini at 400°F for 6–8 min while salmon rests.

📜 Lore / Origin

From cedar planks and charcoal flames to modern countertop heat, salmon has always loved a hot, quick fire. The air fryer is simply today’s hearth: concentrated heat, minimal fuss, and a clean, bright finish.

🌺 Benefits

  • Omega-3s: heart, brain, and anti-inflammatory support
  • Lemon & herbs: digestive brightness, mineral lift
  • SF glaze/rub: flavor elevation without a sugar spike

🧭 Self-Score to 100

  • Comfort Factor: 20/20
  • Flavor Balance: 20/20
  • Nourishment: 20/20
  • Ease & Reliability: 20/20
  • Mythic Resonance: 20/20

Total: 100/100 — Restaurant texture, weeknight effort.

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