Garlic Butter Air Fryer Salmon
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4.7
Garlic Butter Air Fryer Salmon
Description
This recipe uses salmon fillets seasoned with salt and pepper, brushed with a mixture of melted butter, crushed garlic, oregano, chili flakes, parsley, and lemon juice. The salmon is cooked in the air fryer at a high temperature, initially with skin-side down on parchment paper, to crisp the skin and seal in moisture.
After the first cooking stage, the salmon is turned over and brushed again with the garlic butter mixture to enhance flavor and moisture. The final cooking ensures the fish is cooked to the desired doneness with a tender, moist center contrasted by a crisp skin.
Finished with a squeeze of fresh lemon, this salmon pairs well with simple sides and showcases rich, aromatic garlic butter infused with herbs. The air fryer provides a convenient way to cook the fish evenly and quickly without added fat.
Ingredients
- 500 g (1lb) salmon fillets
- ½ cup butter melted
- 3 garlic crushed, cloves
- 1 tsp oregano
- chilli flakes pinch
- 2 tsp lemon juice
- 2 tsp parsley
- salt
- black pepper
Instructions
- Combine melted butter, crushed garlic, oregano, chilli flakes, fresh parsley and lemon juice in a bowl and mix. Season with salt and pepper.
- Season the salmon with salt and pepper on both sides.
- Place the salmon, flesh-side down on a piece of parchment paper, then brush over half of the garlic butter.
- Place in the air fryer and allow to cook at 200ºC/390ºF for 5 minutes or until the skin is crisp.
- Gently turn over the salmon, remove the parchment paper and brush with the remaining garlic butter.
- Place back in the air fryer and cook for another 3-5 minutes or until the salmon is cooked to your preference.
- Remove and serve with lemon.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 386 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 386kcal | 19% |
| Carbohydrates | 1g | 0% |
| Protein | 25g | 50% |
| Fat | 31g | 48% |
| Saturated Fat | 16g | 80% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 4g | 24% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 9g | 45% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 130mg | 43% |
| Sodium | 258mg | 11% |
| Potassium | 637mg | 14% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 772IU | 15% |
| Vitamin C | 2mg | 2% |
| Calcium | 34mg | 3% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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4.7
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