Air Fryer Lemon Pepper Salmon and Green Beans

• 180 g (1 skinless raw salmon fillet (180 g)) — Raw salmon fillet
• 140 g (140 g green beans, trimmed) — Raw green beans
• 20 g (1 tbsp plus 1 tsp (20 g) fresh lemon juice) — Fresh lemon juice
• 0.8 g (1/3 tsp (0.8 g) ground black pepper) — Ground black pepper
• 9 g (2 tsp (9 g) extra-virgin olive oil) — Extra-virgin olive oil

Method

1. 1Preheat the air fryerPreheat a clean 5-quart air fryer to 390°F (199°C) for 3 minutes.3 min · 390°FLook for: The basket and circulating air are fully hot before food is added.Safety: Keep the empty basket seated and use the handle. The quoted total time includes this preheat and assumes one batch in the declared basket.
2. 2Prepare the green beansRinse, dry, and trim the green beans, leaving them whole so they do not fall through the basket.1 minLook for: The beans are completely dry and free of stem ends.Safety: Dry produce well to prevent hot oil spatter.
3. 3Season salmon and beansPat the salmon dry, rub it with half the oil, half the lemon juice, and all black pepper, then toss the green beans with the rest of the oil.1 minLook for: The salmon has a thin lemon-pepper coating and the beans carry a light oil sheen.Safety: Wash hands and tools after touching raw salmon; declare fish.
4. 4Load one even layerPlace the salmon at one side of the hot basket and spread the green beans beside it in one layer without covering the fish.30 sec · 390°FLook for: Air can circulate around the salmon and most beans touch the basket base.Safety: The stated 15 minutes assumes a 5-quart basket; a smaller basket needs two batches and more time.
5. 5Air-fry and shakeAir-fry at 390°F (199°C) for 8 minutes, shaking only the green-bean side after 4 minutes.8 min · 390°FLook for: The beans are blistered and the salmon flakes at the edge while staying moist inside.Safety: Open the basket away from hot steam and do not shake the salmon.
6. 6Check, finish, and serveCheck the thickest salmon section for 145°F, rest it for 1 minute, then plate it with the beans and spoon over the rest of the lemon juice.1 min 15 sec · 145°FLook for: Salmon reaches 145°F, separates into moist flakes, and the beans remain tender-crisp.Safety: If salmon is below 145°F, air-fry in 1-minute increments before serving.