Air Fryer Salmon with Lemon Butter
A quick and easy recipe for tender and flavorful salmon cooked in the air fryer, topped with a rich lemon butter sauce.
Ingredients
For the salmon
- 2 fillets Salmon fillets (skin on or off) Choose based on preference and freshness.
- to taste Salt Season both sides.
- to taste Pepper Season both sides.
- 1 teaspoon Garlic powder Or fresh minced garlic for more flavor.
For the lemon butter sauce
- 2 tablespoons Butter Use real butter for best flavor.
- 1 tablespoon Lemon juice Add zest if you have it for extra flavor.
- a pinch Salt To taste.
- to taste Paprika or chili flakes Optional, for added spice.
Instructions
Preparation
- Pat salmon dry with paper towels to help it cook nicely instead of steaming.
- Season both sides with salt, pepper, and garlic powder.
Cooking
- Preheat the air fryer to 390-400°F (200-200°C).
- Air fry the salmon. Thin fillets will take about 7-9 minutes, while thicker fillets may require 10-12 minutes. Check for flakiness with a fork.
Making Lemon Butter Sauce
- In a small pan, melt the butter over low heat, then stir in lemon juice, a pinch of salt, and garlic. Whisk quickly if it separates.
- Spoon the lemon butter sauce over the salmon immediately after cooking.
Notes
Pat the salmon dry before seasoning. Let the salmon rest for 2 minutes after cooking to allow juices to settle. Avoid overcrowding the air fryer basket for even cooking.