Air Fryer Salmon Fillets (Printer-Friendly)
Tender salmon fillets air fried with lemon garlic dill butter for a quick, flavorful dinner.
# What You’ll Need:
→ Salmon
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2 salmon fillets
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Salt, to taste
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Black pepper, to taste
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1 large lemon, sliced
→ Lemon Garlic Dill Butter
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4 tablespoons salted butter, room temperature
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2–3 garlic cloves, minced
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1 teaspoon fresh squeezed lemon juice
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2 teaspoons dried dill
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Salt, as needed
→ Other
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Nonstick cooking spray
# Steps to Follow:
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Lightly spray the air fryer basket with nonstick cooking spray to prevent sticking.
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In a small bowl, combine room temperature salted butter, minced garlic, lemon juice, dried dill, and a pinch of salt; mix until well incorporated. Set aside.
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Pat the salmon fillets dry with paper towels. Season both sides evenly with salt and black pepper.
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Place lemon slices evenly in the air fryer basket, then lay the salmon fillets on top, skin side down if present.
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Add a generous dollop of the lemon garlic dill butter on each salmon fillet.
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Cook at 390°F for 10 minutes, adjusting based on thickness, until the salmon flakes gently when pressed and is medium rare.
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Optionally, garnish each fillet with an additional dollop of lemon garlic dill butter before serving. Pairs well with asparagus or a mixed green salad.
# Helpful Hints:
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Salmon is perfectly cooked when it flakes easily but remains moist in the center; avoid overcooking to retain tenderness.
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Skin can be left on or removed according to preference; skin aids in pan-frying but is optional for air frying.
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Wild-caught salmon has a richer flavor and darker color compared to farm-raised, which is more affordable.