Crispy Potatoes with Salmon in Air Fryer
Golden crispy potatoes and tender salmon, cooked quickly in the air fryer for a healthy and delicious dinner.
Steps
- 1
Wash and cut potatoes into small cubes.
- 2
In a bowl, mix olive oil, salt, pepper, garlic powder, and paprika.
- 3
Add potato cubes and toss until evenly coated.
- 4
Preheat air fryer to 180°C (350°F).
- 5
Place potatoes in the air fryer basket and cook for 15 minutes, shaking the basket halfway.
- 6
Season salmon fillet with salt, pepper, and lemon juice.
- 7
After 15 minutes, add salmon to the air fryer over the potatoes.
- 8
Cook for another 10 minutes at 180°C (350°F).
- 9
Garnish with fresh dill before serving.
Shopping list
Potatoes, Salmon fillet, Olive oil, Salt, Black pepper, Garlic powder, Paprika, Lemon juice, Fresh dill
Recipe story
Potatoes were introduced to Europe from South America in the 16th century, quickly becoming a staple food. Salmon, prized since ancient times in Nordic cuisines, has been combined with potatoes in modern recipes due to its versatility and nutritional benefits. This air fryer recipe reflects the contemporary trend of quick and healthy cooking.
Ingredient Secrets
Black pepper
Known as 'black gold' in antiquity, pepper was so valuable that it served as currency and tribute. In the Middle Ages, Venetian merchants controlled the pepper trade, and individual peppercorns were often counted. Legend has it that when Alaric, king of the Visigoths, demanded tribute from Rome, he included 3,000 pounds of pepper.
Sea salt
Sea salt, extracted from ocean waters by evaporation, was one of the most precious goods of antiquity, used both as food and as currency. In ancient Rome, soldiers were paid with salt, which is the origin of the word 'salary'. Salt roads connected entire civilizations, and in the Middle Ages, salt was so valuable it was called 'white gold'.
Dill
In ancient Rome, dill was considered a symbol of prosperity, and gladiators consumed it before battles to boost their courage. In the Middle Ages, it was used as a magical ingredient against witchcraft.
Paprika
Paprika, a emblematic spice brought to Europe by Christopher Columbus from the New World. Although associated with Hungarian cuisine, its origins are in Central America, where it was used by the Aztecs.
Garlic
Native to Central Asia, garlic was already known in ancient Egypt, where it was given to slaves to boost their strength. In ancient Greece, athletes consumed it before competitions, and in Rome, legionaries considered it essential for courage. During the Middle Ages, it was used to ward off vampires and the plague.
Olive oil
Originating in the Mediterranean basin, olive oil was already produced in ancient Crete 5,000 years ago. In ancient Greece, it was considered a gift from Athena and used in lamps, cosmetics, and religious ceremonies. The Romans spread it throughout the empire, and in the Middle Ages, monasteries preserved the tradition of its production.
Potato
Although today it seems indispensable on the table, the potato was long viewed with suspicion in Europe. Arriving from the Andes in the 16th century, it was considered a diabolical plant, even poisonous, due to its toxic leaves and fruits. It wasn't until the 18th century, thanks to promoters like Antoine-Augustin Parmentier, that the potato became a staple food, saving Europe from famine.
Lemon
The lemon is an ancient hybrid between citron and bitter orange, likely originating in northern India or China. In the Middle Ages, lemons were so valuable that they were given as gifts to kings. Fun fact: during the Gold Rush, British sailors were given lemons to prevent scurvy, leading to the nickname 'limey'.
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