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Crispy Air Fryer Salmon Recipe Easy Zesty Lemon Butter Sauce

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This recipe delivers perfectly crispy salmon skin with a bright, buttery lemon sauce, making salmon approachable and delicious with minimal effort.

Ingredients

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  • 2 skin-on salmon fillets, about 6 ounces (170g) each
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • Salt, to taste
  • Black pepper, to taste
  • 3 tablespoons (42g) unsalted butter
  • 2 tablespoons (30ml) fresh lemon juice
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped (optional)
  • Pinch of red pepper flakes (optional)

Instructions

  1. Pat the salmon fillets dry with paper towels to remove excess moisture.
  2. Lightly rub both sides of the salmon with olive oil, then season generously with salt and black pepper. Set aside.
  3. In a small saucepan over medium-low heat, melt the butter.
  4. Add the minced garlic and cook gently for about 1 minute until fragrant but not browned.
  5. Stir in fresh lemon juice and remove from heat.
  6. Optionally, add red pepper flakes and chopped parsley to the sauce. Keep warm.
  7. Preheat the air fryer to 400°F (200°C) for about 3 minutes.
  8. Place the salmon skin-side down in the air fryer basket.
  9. Cook for 7-9 minutes depending on thickness, avoiding flipping.
  10. Remove salmon and let rest for 2 minutes.
  11. Spoon the warm lemon butter sauce over the salmon before serving.
  12. Garnish with extra parsley or lemon wedges if desired.

Notes

Pat salmon dry thoroughly for crisp skin. Do not flip salmon during cooking to maintain crispy skin. Use fresh lemon juice for best flavor. If skin is not crispy enough, increase air fryer temperature by 10°F next time or dry salmon more before oiling. Avoid overcrowding the air fryer basket.

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