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5-Ingredient Garlic Butter Salmon

Five ingredients make a buttery garlic salmon dinner.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 17 minutes
Servings: 2 servings
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 salmon fillets 6 oz each, about 1 inch thick, thawed; pin bones removed
  • 1 tablespoon unsalted butter melted
  • 2 garlic cloves finely minced
  • 1 tablespoon fresh parsley chopped
  • 1/2 lemon cut into wedges

Method
 

  1. Preheat the air fryer to 380°F for about 3 minutes, or follow its preheating instructions. Pat the thawed salmon dry with paper towels.
  2. Mix the melted butter and garlic. Brush over the flesh of the salmon and place skin-side down in the basket.
  3. Air-fry for 9–12 minutes, checking after 8 minutes, until the thickest part reaches 145°F.
  4. Sprinkle with the parsley and serve with the lemon wedges.

Notes

Equipment: air fryer with room for two fillets, instant-read thermometer.
Serving size: one 6-ounce salmon fillet with half the toppings.
Times assume two 6-ounce fillets in one layer with space between them. If they do not fit, cook in batches and allow extra time. Thickness and air-fryer models affect cooking time; use a thermometer.
Refrigerate leftovers within 2 hours and use within 3–4 days. Reheat to 165°F.
If using parchment, use only a liner approved for your air fryer, keep it below the food and never preheat with loose parchment inside.