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Garlic Butter Air Fryer Salmon
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Garlic Butter Air Fryer Salmon

The juiciest salmon done in 10 minutes with no fuss. This Air Fryer salmon recipe with garlic butter is a weeknight dinner hero!
Course Dinner
Cuisine American
Keyword Air fryer salmon, Baked salmon recipe, salmon in air fryer
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings 4
Calories 386kcal
Author Alida Ryder

Ingredients

  • 500 g (1lb) salmon fillets
  • ½ cup melted butter
  • 3 garlic cloves crushed
  • 1 tsp oregano
  • pinch of chilli flakes
  • 2 tsp lemon juice
  • 2 tsp parsley
  • salt and pepper

Instructions

  • Combine melted butter, crushed garlic, oregano, chilli flakes, fresh parsley and lemon juice in a bowl and mix. Season with salt and pepper.
  • Season the salmon with salt and pepper on both sides.
  • Place the salmon, flesh-side down on a piece of parchment paper, then brush over half of the garlic butter.
  • Place in the air fryer and allow to cook at 200ºC/390ºF for 5 minutes or until the skin is crisp.
  • Gently turn over the salmon, remove the parchment paper and brush with the remaining garlic butter.
  • Place back in the air fryer and cook for another 3-5 minutes or until the salmon is cooked to your preference.
  • Remove and serve with lemon.

Nutrition

Calories: 386kcal | Carbohydrates: 1g | Protein: 25g | Fat: 31g | Saturated Fat: 16g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 9g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 130mg | Sodium: 258mg | Potassium: 637mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 772IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 34mg | Iron: 1mg