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Air fryer lemon butter salmon served with lemon slices on top and roasted asparagus on the side
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Flaky & Juicy Air Fryer Lemon Butter Salmon

https://fryit.co/air-fryer-lemon-butter-salmon-recipe/
Lemony, buttery, melt-in-your-mouth salmon is next-level delicious. This Air Fryer Lemon Butter Salmon recipe is so good! 😋 Fry it, to believe it!
Prep Time 3 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 13 minutes
Makes 2

Ingredients

  • 2 salmon filets 1-inch thick, fresh salmon
  • ¼ teaspoon paprika
  • 2 slices lemon
  • 1/16 teaspoon salt to taste
  • 1/16 teaspoon pepper to taste

Lemon Butter Sauce

  • 1 tablespoon butter melted
  • 1 clove garlic crushed
  • 1 teaspoon lemon zest
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice

Instructions

  • Preheat the air fryer to 400°F (204°C).
    Preating Instant Pot Vortex Plus Air Fryer to 400°F (204°C).
  • Prepare garlic lemon butter sauce: combine butter, crushed garlic, lemon zest and lemon juice.
    Mixing lemon garlic butter sauce in a ramekin bowl.
  • Pat dry salmon, rub with paprika, salt and pepper.
    Rubbing salmon filets with paprika, salt and pepper.
  • Place parchment paper in the preheated air fryer and add salmon. Then brush the salmon filets with lemon butter sauce.
    Initial brushing salmon filets with lemon butter sauce
  • Cook the (1-inch) salmon filets for 10-12 mins until slightly golden and the internal temperature reaches 145°F (62°C). If you're using a thinner salmon, reduce the cooking time by 2-4 minutes. No need to flip.
    Brushing salmon filets with lemon butter sauce halfway through cooking
  • Brush the salmon with the remaining lemon garlic sauce during the last half of air frying, and add lemon slices on top.
    Cooking lemon butter salmon in air fryer
  • Serve with your favorite side of greens and carbs. Enjoy your flaky and juicy air fryer lemon butter salmon!
    Air fried lemon salmon served with lemon slices and roasted asparagus

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Notes

  • If your air fryer doesn't have a preheating option, you can set the temperature to 400°F (204°C) and then let it cook for 5 minutes without food.
  • For a flaky and juicy salmon, do not skip preheating your air fryer. The longer you cook your salmon, the more it’s going to dry out.
  • Please note that we used 1-inch thick salmon in this recipe. Cooking time may vary depending on the quality and thickness of your fish. For a 1-inch salmon filet, it will take about 10-12 minutes. Reduce cooking time by 2-4 for thinner ones.
  • The FDA recommends that all fish and seafood reach an internal temperature of 145°F (62°C). We highly recommend using a meat thermometer.
  • Use an air fryer liner to catch any sauce and for easy cleanup.
  • Grease the parchment paper to prevent the fish from sticking (not guaranteed).
  • I used a 6-quart Instant Pot Vortex Plus to test the air fryer lemon butter salmon recipe. Cooking time and temperature may vary depending on your air fryer and the number of servings you are making. For optimal results, begin with the lower end of the suggested cooking time.

Nutrition

Calories: 299kcal | Carbohydrates: 2g | Protein: 34g | Fat: 17g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 5g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Trans Fat: 0.2g | Cholesterol: 109mg | Sodium: 193mg | Potassium: 866mg | Fiber: 0.5g | Sugar: 0.4g | Vitamin A: 369IU | Vitamin C: 8mg | Calcium: 29mg | Iron: 1mg
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