Sure, here’s a simple and delicious recipe for Air Fryer Baked Garlic Butter Salmon:
Ingredients:
- 2 salmon fillets
- 2 tablespoons of melted butter
- 2 cloves of garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon of lemon juice
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
- Lemon wedges (for serving)
Instructions:
- Preheat the Air Fryer:
- Preheat your air fryer to 400°F (200°C) for about 3-5 minutes.
- Prepare the Garlic Butter:
- In a small bowl, mix the melted butter, minced garlic, and lemon juice.
- Season the Salmon:
- Pat the salmon fillets dry with paper towels.
- Season both sides with salt and pepper.
- Coat the Salmon:
- Brush the garlic butter mixture generously over the salmon fillets, ensuring they are well coated.
- Air Fry the Salmon:
- Place the salmon fillets in the air fryer basket, skin side down. Make sure they are not touching each other.
- Cook for 8-10 minutes, depending on the thickness of the fillets. The salmon should be opaque and flake easily with a fork.
- Serve:
- Carefully remove the salmon from the air fryer.
- Garnish with fresh parsley and serve with lemon wedges.
Tips:
- For extra flavor: You can add a sprinkle of paprika or chili flakes to the garlic butter mixture.
- Vegetables: Add some quick-cooking vegetables like asparagus or green beans in the air fryer basket along with the salmon for a complete meal.
- Cooking time: If the salmon fillets are particularly thick, you might need to cook them a couple of minutes longer.
Enjoy your delicious and healthy Air Fryer Baked Garlic Butter Salmon!