Best Air Fryer Salmon (Print Version)
Tender salmon with lemon garlic dill butter, cooked quickly and easily with simple ingredients.
# Ingredients You'll Need:
→ Salmon
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2 salmon fillets
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Salt, to taste
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Black pepper, to taste
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1 large lemon, sliced
→ Lemon Garlic Dill Butter
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4 tablespoons salted butter, softened
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2 to 3 garlic cloves, minced
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1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
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2 teaspoons dried dill
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Pinch of salt
→ Cooking Aids
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Nonstick cooking spray
# Step-by-Step Instructions:
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Spray the air fryer basket thoroughly with nonstick cooking spray to prevent sticking.
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In a small bowl, combine softened salted butter, minced garlic, fresh lemon juice, dried dill, and a pinch of salt. Mix until well incorporated. Set aside.
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Pat salmon fillets dry with paper towels. Season both sides with salt and black pepper according to taste.
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Place lemon slices evenly in the bottom of the air fryer basket. Lay the seasoned salmon fillets on top of the lemon slices. Add a dollop of lemon garlic dill butter atop each fillet.
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Cook salmon at 390°F (199°C) for approximately 10 minutes, adjusting time based on fillet thickness. Salmon is ready when it flakes easily in the center but remains moist.
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Optionally, add an extra dollop of lemon garlic dill butter to each fillet before serving. Ideal accompaniments include steamed asparagus or a crisp green salad.
# Extra Tips & Details:
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The skin may be left on or removed depending on preference; unlike pan frying, it is not necessary for air frying.
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For best texture, aim for medium-rare salmon by checking that the flesh flakes gently under light pressure.
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Flavor varies between wild-caught (darker, stronger flavor) and farm-raised salmon (milder, more affordable). Frozen salmon is a convenient alternative.