Perfect Air Fryer Salmon with Skin
User Reviews
4.8
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Prep Time
5 mins
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Cook Time
12 mins
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Total Time
17 mins
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Servings
2 servings
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Calories
439 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
American
Perfect Air Fryer Salmon with Skin
Description
Perfect Air Fryer Salmon with Skin highlights salmon fillets seasoned simply with garlic parsley salt. The fillets are placed skin-side down in the air fryer basket, topped with cold slices of unsalted butter and fresh lemon. Cooking at 400°F for 8 to 12 minutes results in salmon that is cooked through and juicy, with slightly crisp skin due to the direct air fryer heat. The butter melts over the fillets, adding richness, while the lemon slices gently flavor the fish with citrus aroma.
This recipe requires minimal prep and yields an appealing texture contrast between the crisped skin and the tender, flaky salmon inside. It is suitable for serving with simple sides like steamed vegetables or rice to balance the buttery richness. The air fryer method streamlines cooking without needing to manage stovetop temperature variations or flipping the fillets.
Ingredients
- 1 lb salmon fillet
- 2 tbsp butter sliced, unsalted
- 1 lemon sliced
- 1 tsp garlic parsley salt adjust to taste
Instructions
- Gather all the ingredients for the recipe.
- Season the salmon fillets with garlic parsley salt.
- Place the fillets in the air fryer basket in a single layer, skin-side down. Top each fillet with butter and lemon slices.
- Air fry the salmon at 400°F for 8-12 minutes (depending on the thickness of the fillets) or until the internal temperature reaches 145°F.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 2servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 439 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 439kcal | 22% |
| Carbohydrates | 5g | 2% |
| Protein | 45g | 90% |
| Fat | 26g | 40% |
| Saturated Fat | 9g | 45% |
| Cholesterol | 155mg | 52% |
| Sodium | 202mg | 8% |
| Potassium | 1185mg | 25% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 445IU | 9% |
| Vitamin C | 28.6mg | 32% |
| Calcium | 41mg | 4% |
| Iron | 2.1mg | 12% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
4.8
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