Garlic Butter Air Fryer Salmon

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Ingredients

• melted unsalted butter

  ½ cup melted unsalted butter

• garlic cloves

  6 garlic cloves, crushed

• Chopped fresh parsley

  0.5 tbsp

• red pepper flakes

  0.5 tsp

• dried oregano

  0.5 tsp

• kosher salt

  0.6 tsp

• lemon juice

  1 tsp

• skin-on salmon fillets (about 1 pound total)

  2 skin-on salmon fillets (about 1 pound total)

• black pepper

  0.5 tsp

• garlic powder

  0.5 tsp

Instructions

1. 1

   In a small pot, melt the butter over medium heat. Stir in the crushed garlic, parsley, red pepper flakes, oregano, and ¼ teaspoon of the salt. Let the mixture simmer over medium-low, stirring occasionally, for about 2 minutes, or until the butter slightly darkens. Stir in the lemon juice. Set the mixture aside to cool.

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2. 2

   Line your air fryer with parchment paper, and preheat to 390°F (around 200°C).

3. 3

   Sprinkle the salmon all over with the pepper, garlic powder, and remaining 1 teaspoon salt. Arrange the salmon, skin side up, on the parchment in the preheated air fryer. Spoon about 1 tablespoon of the garlicky butter over each piece.

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4. 4

   Air-fry for 8–10 minutes, until the skin is crisp and the salmon is done to your liking.

5. 5

   Finish the salmon off with more garlic butter, and serve with extra lemon.

   ½ cup melted unsalted buttermelted unsalted butter
6. 6

   Enjoy!