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Air Fryer Garlic Butter Salmon

A quick and nutritious meal featuring salmon fillets cooked in garlic butter in an air fryer, perfect for busy weeknights.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main ingredients
  • 4 fillets salmon fillets
  • 4 tablespoons garlic butter
  • 2 cloves fresh garlic, minced
  • 1 whole lemon (juiced)
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Fresh herbs for garnish (optional)

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat the air fryer to 400°F (200°C).
  2. In a small bowl, mix the garlic butter and minced garlic together.
  3. Brush the garlic butter mixture over each salmon fillet and squeeze lemon juice on top.
  4. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
Cooking
  1. Place the salmon fillets in the air fryer basket, making sure they are not overcrowded.
  2. Air fry for 8-10 minutes, or until the salmon flakes easily with a fork.
  3. Serve warm, garnished with fresh herbs.

Notes

This dish is gluten-free and can be served with a side of steamed vegetables or a fresh salad.