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Ultimate Crispy Air Fryer Salmon with Lemon Garlic Butter

A perfectly cooked fillet of air fryer salmon topped with melted garlic herb butter, sitting on a white plate.
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Make crispy on the outside and juicy on the inside air fryer salmon fillets in under 15 minutes. This easy, healthy recipe uses simple lemon garlic butter for maximum flavor, perfect for a quick weeknight dinner.

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
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
  • 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped

Instructions

  1. Pat the salmon fillets completely dry using paper towels. This step helps achieve a crispy exterior.
  2. In a small bowl, mix the melted butter, minced garlic, lemon juice, and chopped parsley. Set aside.
  3. Preheat your air fryer to 400°F (200°C).
  4. Lightly brush the salmon all over with olive oil. Season evenly with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and paprika.
  5. Place the salmon fillets in the air fryer basket in a single layer, ensuring they do not touch.
  6. Air fry for 10 to 12 minutes, depending on the thickness of your fillets, until the salmon flakes easily with a fork and reaches an internal temperature of 145°F (63°C).
  7. Brush the prepared lemon garlic butter mixture over the top of the cooked salmon fillets.
  8. Serve immediately. This is a great low carb air fryer dinner option.

Notes

  • For extra crispy skin, place the salmon skin-side down first and cook for 8 minutes before flipping for the last 2-4 minutes.
  • If you prefer a sweeter flavor, substitute half the butter mixture with a teaspoon of honey for a honey garlic salmon air fryer variation.
  • This recipe works well for salmon bites too; reduce the cooking time slightly.

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