Air Fryer Salmon
Air Fryer Salmon cooks in just 10 minutes.Finished with a buttery garlic lemon sauce.A healthy, easy dinner that's juicy and flaky every time.
Ingredients
For the Salmon
- 4 salmon fillets 4 oz / 115 g each
- Salt to taste
- Ground black pepper to taste
For the Garlic Butter Lemon Sauce
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 2 garlic cloves minced
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
Instructions
- Pat the salmon fillets dry using paper towels.
- Season both sides with salt and black pepper.
- Arrange the fillets in a single layer inside the air fryer basket, leaving space between each piece.
- Cook the Air Fryer Salmon at 400°F (200°C) for 8–10 minutes, or until the fish is opaque and flakes easily with a fork. For thicker fillets, cook an additional 2–3 minutes if needed.
- Carefully remove the salmon from the basket and set aside.
- Meanwhile, melt the butter in a small saucepan over medium heat.
- Add the minced garlic and cook for about 1 minute until fragrant.
- Stir in the fresh lemon juice and remove from the heat.
- Spoon the garlic butter lemon sauce generously over the salmon before serving.
Notes
- Unsalted butter lets you control the seasoning.
- Add a pinch of paprika or Cajun seasoning for extra flavor.
- Lime juice can replace lemon juice if desired.
- Serve with asparagus, broccoli, quinoa, or garlic rice.