Air Fryer Lemon Butter Salmon

Three salmon filets on a white platter with lemon butter sauce on top.

Air fryer lemon butter salmon is easy to prepare. Flavorful, flaky and buttery.

Course Entrees

Cuisine American

Keyword air fryer, salmon, seafood

Prep Time 5

Cook Time 13

Total Time 18

Servings

Calories 346kcal

Author Wendie

Ingredients

3- 6 ounce salmon filets, skin on
Salt and pepper
Non stick cooking spray
3 tablespoon butter melted
2 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
2 cloves garlic minced
1 teaspoon fresh chopped dill
½ teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
Lemon slices for garnish
More dill for garnish

Instructions

Place the salmon fillets on a baking sheet or plate and pat dry with a paper towel. Sprinkle both sides with salt and pepper.
In a small bowl add the melted butter, lemon juice, garlic, dill, and Worcestershire sauce and mix until combined. Place 3 tablespoons in a separate bowl.
Preheat the air fryer for 5 minutes. Spray inside the basket with non-stick cooking spray.
Brush 1 tablespoon on top of each salmon filet. Place salmon filets inside the basket.
Cook at 400 degrees for 10-13 minutes
Remove from air fryer and serve with extra lemon butter sauce over the top.

Notes

Oven Baked: Place salmon on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Place in a 400-degree preheated oven and bake for 12-15 minutes or until internal temperature reaches 145 degrees.

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