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Ultimate Crispy & Juicy Air Fryer Salmon with Lemon Garlic Butter

A close-up of a perfectly cooked air fryer salmon fillet topped with minced garlic and fresh parsley, resting in butter sauce.
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Achieve perfectly crispy skin and flaky, moist interior with this simple Lemon Garlic Butter Air Fryer Salmon recipe. It is a healthy, low-carb dinner ready in under 15 minutes.

Ingredients

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  • 4 (6-ounce) salmon fillets, skin on or off
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon paprika
  • 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
  • 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped

Instructions

  1. Pat the salmon fillets completely dry using paper towels. This step is key for crispy skin.
  2. In a small bowl, mix together the salt, pepper, garlic powder, and paprika. Sprinkle this seasoning mix evenly over all sides of the salmon fillets.
  3. Lightly brush the salmon with olive oil.
  4. Preheat your air fryer to 400°F (200°C) for 5 minutes.
  5. Place the seasoned salmon fillets in the air fryer basket in a single layer. Do not overcrowd the basket; cook in batches if necessary.
  6. Air fry for 10 to 12 minutes, depending on the thickness of your fillets, until the salmon is cooked through and flakes easily with a fork.
  7. While the salmon cooks, prepare the lemon garlic butter sauce. In a small saucepan or microwave-safe bowl, combine the melted butter and minced garlic. Heat gently until fragrant, about 1 minute.
  8. Remove the salmon from the air fryer. Drizzle the warm lemon garlic butter mixture generously over the cooked salmon.
  9. Sprinkle with fresh parsley and serve immediately with a wedge of fresh lemon.

Notes

  • For the crispiest skin, place the salmon skin-side down in the air fryer basket.
  • If your fillets are very thick (over 1.5 inches), you may need to reduce the temperature slightly to 380°F (195°C) and cook for 13-15 minutes to prevent the outside from burning before the center is done.
  • This recipe works well for meal prepping; store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.

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