Crispy Air Fryer Garlic Butter Salmon
Achieve restaurant-quality results at home with this Crispy Air Fryer Garlic Butter Salmon. By utilizing the intense convection power of the air fryer, this recipe creates perfectly golden, crispy skin while keeping the interior tender and succulent. With a savory garlic-butter glaze and a zesty finish from fresh lemon, this healthy meal is ready to serve in less than twenty minutes, making it a perfect weeknight dinner solution for busy schedules.
- Prep Time: 5
- Cook Time: 12
- Total Time: 17
- Yield: 2 servings 1x
- Category: Main Dishes
- Method: Air Frying
- Cuisine: Modern American
- Diet: Pescatarian
Ingredients
2 salmon fillets (6 oz each)
2 tbsp salted butter, melted
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 tbsp lemon juice, freshly squeezed
1 tsp dried parsley
0.5 tsp black pepper
Instructions
Pat the salmon fillets completely dry with paper towels.
Combine the melted butter, minced garlic, lemon juice, dried parsley, and black pepper in a small bowl.
Preheat the air fryer to 400°F (200°C) for three minutes.
Brush the garlic butter mixture generously over the tops of the salmon fillets.
Place the salmon in the air fryer basket in a single layer.
Cook for 10 to 12 minutes until the internal temperature reaches 145°F.
Notes
Ensure the salmon is at room temperature for ten minutes before cooking for even heat distribution. Avoid overcrowding the air fryer basket to allow proper air circulation. Ensure you remove the fish immediately once it hits 145°F to prevent it from drying out.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 fillet
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 26g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 34g
- Cholesterol: 120mg