How to Make Lemon-Garlic Air Fryer Salmon - A Step-by-Step Guide

Salmon is a versatile and delicious fish that can be prepared in a multitude of ways, and one of the simplest and most flavorful methods is in the air fryer. With the perfect balance of tangy lemon and savory garlic, this Lemon-Garlic Air Fryer Salmon recipe is sure to become a favorite in your kitchen.

Salmon is not only delicious, but it’s also incredibly nutritious. It is packed with omega-3 fatty acids, which are essential for heart and brain health. With the added benefit of bein...

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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

Information

  • Prep Time: 10 mins
  • Cook Time: 10 mins
  • Additional Time: 5 mins
  • Total Time: 25 mins
  • Servings: 2
  • Yield: 2 salmon fillets

  • Preheat the air fryer to 390 degrees F (200 degrees C).
  • Combine melted butter and minced garlic in a small bowl.
  • Rinse salmon fillets and dry with a paper towel. Brush with butter mixture and sprinkle with lemon-pepper seasoning and parsley.
  • 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.
  • 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

    293 cal.

    • Total Fat: 16g
    • Saturated Fat: 5g
    • Cholesterol: 108mg
    • Sodium: 174mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 1g
    • Dietary Fiber: 1g
    • Protein: 34g
    • Vitamin C: 8mg
    • Calcium: 30mg
    • Iron: 2mg
    • Potassium: 844mg