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Simple Garlic Butter Air Fryer Salmon

Close-up of a perfectly cooked, glazed Air Fryer Salmon fillet seasoned with herbs, resting in its juices on a white plate.
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Cook moist, flavorful salmon fillets with crispy edges in your air fryer using this quick garlic butter recipe.

Ingredients

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

Instructions

  1. Pat the salmon fillets dry with paper towels. This helps achieve crispier skin if using skin-on.
  2. In a small bowl, mix the minced garlic, melted butter, olive oil, salt, pepper, and paprika.
  3. Place the salmon fillets in the air fryer basket. Brush the garlic butter mixture evenly over the top of each fillet.
  4. Set your air fryer to 400 degrees Fahrenheit (200 degrees Celsius).
  5. Cook for 10 to 12 minutes. Cooking time depends on the thickness of your fillets. For thicker fillets, check for doneness at 10 minutes.
  6. The salmon is done when it flakes easily with a fork and reaches an internal temperature of 145 degrees Fahrenheit (63 degrees Celsius).
  7. Remove from the air fryer, drizzle with fresh lemon juice, and serve immediately.

Notes

  • For extra crispy skin, place the salmon skin-side down and cook for the entire time.
  • If your fillets are very thin (under 1 inch), reduce the cooking time to 8-10 minutes.
  • You can substitute dried herbs for fresh if needed, using half the amount.

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