Garlic butter air-fryer salmon

Garlic butter air-fryer salmon

By Nathan Kim
5’ Prep time
15’ Cook time
20’ Total time
674 Calories
2 Serving

Summary

This garlic butter air-fryer salmon is the perfect blend of crispy, flaky, and flavorful! tender salmon fillets are coated in a rich garlic butter sauce and then air-fried to golden perfection in just minutes. with a perfectly crisp exterior and a melt-in-your-mouth texture, this easy and delicious recipe is perfect for a quick weeknight dinner or a healthy meal prep option. pair it with your favorite veggies or a side of rice for a restaurant-quality dish made right at home! 🍽️✨
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Step 1

In a small pot, melt the butter over medium heat. Stir in the crushed garlic, parsley, red pepper flakes, oregano, and ¼ teaspoon of the salt. Let the mixture simmer over medium-low, stirring occasionally, for about 2 minutes, or until the butter slightly darkens. Stir in the lemon juice. Set the mixture aside to cool.
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Step 2

Line your air fryer with parchment paper, and preheat to 390°F (around 200°C).
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Step 3

Sprinkle the salmon all over with the pepper, garlic powder, and remaining 1 teaspoon salt. Arrange the salmon, skin side up, on the parchment in the preheated air fryer. Spoon about 1 tablespoon of the garlicky butter over each piece.
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Step 4

Air-fry for 8–10 minutes, until the skin is crisp and the salmon is done to your liking.
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Step 5

Finish the salmon off with more garlic butter, and serve with extra lemon.
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Step 6

Enjoy!

Ingredient

  • Garlic cloves
    Garlic cloves
    6
  • Dried oregano
    Dried oregano
    1 teaspoon
  • Kosher salt
    Kosher salt
    125 teaspoons
  • Lemon juice
    Lemon juice
    2 teaspoons
  • Black pepper
    Black pepper
    1 teaspoon
  • Red pepper flakes
    Red pepper flakes
    1 teaspoon
  • Garlic powder
    Garlic powder
    1 teaspoon
  • Chopped fresh parsley
    Chopped fresh parsley
    1 tablespoon
  • Melted unsalted butter
    Melted unsalted butter
    0.5 cup
  • Skin-on salmon fillets (about 1 pound total)s
    Skin-on salmon fillets (about 1 pound total)s
    2

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