Salmon is an extremely popular dish and a must-have for many UK households. It always tastes the best when it’s got really crispy skin and is flaky and juicy in the middle. This superfood fish is loaded with health benefits and is easily prepared.

Preparing salmon on the stove has been a traditional method for many, but over the years, the air fryer has become a top choice for most cooks. An interesting recipe by cookthestory.com suggests that adding one ingredient while cooking salmon in an air fryer will make the salmon extremely juicy.

According to the experts, a pinch of lemon juice can be added to the dish once you have finished cooking. The easily available ingredient add wonders to salmon as it turns extremely juicy.

The food expert added: "I like to let the flavor of the salmon shine so I often season it with just salt and pepper, but if you like to add a spice blend, go right ahead. A touch of lemon juice is delicious when it’s finished cooking, as well.

"Crispy, juicy, and flaky salmon is only 20 minutes away!"

Air fryer salmon takes less than 15 minutes, cuts down on the fishy smell permeating your kitchen and leaves almost no mess behind.

And because salmon has plenty of oil, it holds up to an air fryer's fierce heat without drying out.

3/4 lb. salmon fillet with skin

1 tsp. olive oil

1 tsp. salt

1/2 tsp. pepper

Lemon juice