Description
A quick and flavorful air fryer salmon recipe featuring a crispy exterior and juicy inside, topped with a delicious lemon garlic butter.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 (6 ounce) salmon fillets, skin on or off
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon paprika
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Pat the salmon dry. Use paper towels to pat the salmon fillets very dry.
- Mix the spices. In a small bowl, combine the salt, pepper, garlic powder, and paprika. Rub this spice mixture evenly over all sides of the salmon fillets.
- Brush with oil. Lightly brush the salmon fillets with olive oil.
- Preheat the air fryer to 400°F (200°C) and let it preheat for about 5 minutes.
- Arrange the salmon fillets in the air fryer basket in a single layer.
- Air fry the salmon for 10 to 12 minutes, depending on the thickness of your fillets.
- Prepare the lemon garlic butter by combining melted butter, minced garlic, and lemon juice in a small bowl.
- Finish and serve by brushing the lemon garlic butter over the salmon and garnishing with parsley.
Notes
Serve with fresh green salads or steamed veggies for a well-rounded meal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Air Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 1g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: salmon, air fryer, lemon garlic butter, quick recipe, healthy dinner