Air Fryer Salmon with Lemon & Herb Butter
Perfectly cooked salmon with crispy edges and a tender, buttery center, ready in under 20 minutes. A restaurant-quality dinner that feels effortless.
- Total time
- 18 min
- Servings
- 2
- Calories
- 385
- Protein
- 42g
Ingredients
- 2 fillets (6 oz each) salmon fillets (skin-on)
- 3 tbsp butter, softened
- 1 whole lemon (zested + juiced)
- 2 tbsp fresh dill or parsley, chopped
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- ½ tsp salt
- ¼ tsp black pepper
Instructions
- 1
Mix softened butter, lemon zest, lemon juice, dill, and minced garlic in a small bowl until combined.
- 2
Pat salmon dry with paper towels. Season both sides generously with salt and pepper.
- 3
Preheat air fryer to 400°F for 3 minutes.
- 4
Place salmon skin-side down in air fryer basket. Spread half the herb butter on top of each fillet.
- 5
Air fry at 400°F for 10–12 minutes until flesh flakes easily and internal temp reaches 145°F.
- 6
Slide salmon onto plates. Drizzle with any pan juices and remaining herb butter. Serve immediately.
Tools you’ll need
- air fryer (basket capacity ≥8 inches)
- small mixing bowl
- paper towels
- instant-read thermometer
- 2 dinner plates
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