Air Fryer Salmon with Garlic Butter
A quick and delicious air fryer salmon recipe featuring tender salmon fillets cooked to perfection and topped with a rich garlic butter sauce. Perfect for a healthy weeknight dinner.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Total Time: 22 minutes
- Yield: 2
Ingredients
2 salmon fillets, skin-on, about 6 ounces each
1 tablespoon olive oil
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
3 tablespoons unsalted butter
3 garlic cloves, minced
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
Instructions
Preheat the air fryer to 400°F (200°C) for 5 minutes.
Pat the salmon fillets dry with paper towels.
Brush both sides of the salmon fillets with olive oil.
Season the salmon fillets evenly with salt and black pepper.
Place the salmon fillets skin-side down in the air fryer basket, making sure they do not overlap.
Cook the salmon in the air fryer for 10 to 12 minutes, or until the salmon flakes easily with a fork and reaches an internal temperature of 145°F (63°C).
While the salmon is cooking, melt the butter in a small saucepan over medium heat.
Add the minced garlic to the melted butter and cook for 1 to 2 minutes, stirring frequently, until fragrant and lightly golden.
Remove the saucepan from heat and stir in the fresh lemon juice and chopped parsley.
Once the salmon is cooked, carefully transfer the fillets to serving plates.
Drizzle the garlic butter sauce evenly over the salmon fillets.
Serve immediately with your choice of side dishes.