Lemon-Garlic Air Fryer Salmon

Name: Lemon-Garlic Air Fryer Salmon
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 2 salmon fillets
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon melted butter; ½ teaspoon minced garlic; 2 (6 ounce) fillets center-cut salmon fillets with skin; ¼ teaspoon lemon-pepper seasoning; ⅛ teaspoon dried parsley; cooking spray; 3 thin slices lemon, cut in half

Rating: 4.89 stars

9 Ratings
6 Reviews
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This buttery lemon-garlic salmon is easy to throw together with a few simple ingredients. For best results, use center-cut fillets that are about 1-inch thick. Eight minutes cook time will produce salmon that is medium-well. Add 1 to 2 more minutes for well done, but take care not to overcook. Cook time may vary with different model air fryers.

By France C

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Recipe Summary

prep:

10 mins

cook:

10 mins

additional:

5 mins

total:

25 mins

Servings:

Yield:

2 salmon fillets

Nutrition Info

Ingredients

Original recipe yields 2 servings

The ingredient list now reflects the servings specified

1 tablespoon melted butter
½ teaspoon minced garlic
2 (6 ounce) fillets center-cut salmon fillets with skin
¼ teaspoon lemon-pepper seasoning
⅛ teaspoon dried parsley
cooking spray
3 thin slices lemon, cut in half

Directions

Step 1

Preheat the air fryer to 390 degrees F (200 degrees C).

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Step 2

Combine melted butter and minced garlic in a small bowl.
Step 3

Rinse salmon fillets and dry with a paper towel. Brush with butter mixture and sprinkle with lemon-pepper seasoning and parsley.
Step 4

Spray the basket of the air fryer with cooking spray. Place salmon fillets in the basket, skin-side down, and top each with 3 lemon halves.
Step 5

Cook in the preheated air fryer for 8 to 10 minutes. Remove from the air fryer and let rest for 2 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Facts

Per Serving:

293 calories; protein 33.6g; carbohydrates 1.4g; fat 16.4g; cholesterol 108.3mg; sodium 174.4mg. Full Nutrition

Reviews (6)

Most helpful positive review

tammyk

02/12/2020

I'm happy to say that all came out well and my brother loved it! It was a little awkward trying to cook two pieces at one time in my air fryer, but recipe was great! Read More

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9 Ratings

5 star values: 8
4 star values: 1
3 star values: 0
2 star values: 0
1 star values: 0

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tammyk

02/12/2020

I'm happy to say that all came out well and my brother loved it! It was a little awkward trying to cook two pieces at one time in my air fryer, but recipe was great! Read More

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FrackFamily5 CA—>CT

07/17/2020

Ok, I got moans of “great, salmon” when I told the fam what was for dinner. I scaled the recipe for 5, didn’t change a thing and guess what? They told me, “ I think I do like salmon”. Ha! This was easy and VERY good. I cooked for 10 minutes and it came out great. Served it over my simple risotto and a side of fried corn and onions. Read More

Lin

12/27/2020

Made this for a quick dinner one night before Christmas. I used the 4 thickest filets from half a whole salmon, thinking I'd eat 2 with my baked potato and lemon garlic broccoli, then save the other 2 for tacos or such the next day. it was a good plan! It was so delicious, I ended up eating it all! Don't judge! LOL I'm a healthy eater, my weight remains steady, and I often only eat 2 meals a day. Grilling salmon this way is the main reason I bought my Ninja Foodie Grill & Air Fryer several months ago. whatever cooking method you use, it's crucial you remove the salmon just before you think it's fully done because it will continue to cook for another couple minutes which I've learned is the difference between flakey, moist filets and dry overcooked ones. Read More