Description
Air Fryer Salmon with garlic butter creates a crisp exterior and tender, flaky center in just 17 minutes. Perfect for a quick and healthy dinner.
Ingredients
2 (6 ounce) salmon fillets
1 tablespoon olive oil
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 tablespoon unsalted butter, melted
1/2 teaspoon dried parsley
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon black pepper
1/2 lemon, cut into wedges
Instructions
1. Pat salmon fillets dry with paper towels.
2. Mix melted butter, garlic, parsley, salt, and pepper.
3. Brush olive oil over salmon.
4. Spread garlic butter mixture on top.
5. Preheat air fryer to 400°F for 5 minutes.
6. Arrange salmon in a single layer in basket.
7. Air fry for 10 to 12 minutes until flaky.
8. Serve with fresh lemon wedges.
Notes
Cook skin side down for crisp texture.
Avoid overcooking to maintain moisture.
Substitute glaze if desired for flavor variation.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Air Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 fillet
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 1g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 105mg