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Crispy Air Fryer Salmon Recipe with Lemon Dill Butter in 12 Minutes Easy and Perfect

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A quick and easy air fryer salmon recipe that delivers crispy skin and tender, flaky fish topped with a bright and buttery lemon dill butter. Perfect for busy weeknights or last-minute meals.

Ingredients

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  • 2 skin-on salmon fillets (6 ounces / 170g each)
  • 3 tablespoons (45g) unsalted butter, softened
  • Zest and juice of 1 medium lemon
  • 2 tablespoons (8g) fresh dill, finely chopped
  • 1 small garlic clove, minced
  • 1 teaspoon (5g) salt (divided)
  • ½ teaspoon (2g) freshly ground black pepper (divided)
  • 1 tablespoon (15ml) olive oil or avocado oil

Instructions

  1. Prep the Lemon Dill Butter: In a small mixing bowl, combine softened butter, lemon zest, lemon juice, chopped dill, minced garlic, ½ teaspoon salt, and ¼ teaspoon black pepper. Mix until creamy and refrigerate to firm up slightly.
  2. Prepare Salmon: Pat dry the salmon fillets with paper towels. Brush the skin side with olive oil. Season both sides lightly with ½ teaspoon salt and ¼ teaspoon black pepper.
  3. Preheat Air Fryer: Preheat the air fryer to 400°F (200°C) for 3 minutes.
  4. Air Fry Salmon: Place salmon fillets skin-side down in the air fryer basket without overlapping. Cook for 10 minutes. For extra crispiness, flip and cook an additional 2 minutes. The salmon should be opaque and flake easily.
  5. Finish and Serve: Remove salmon from air fryer. While hot, top each fillet with a generous dollop of lemon dill butter. Serve immediately.

Notes

Pat salmon dry before cooking to ensure crispy skin. Do not overcrowd the air fryer basket to allow proper air circulation. Preheat the air fryer for best results. Flipping salmon halfway is optional but can add extra crispiness. Let salmon rest a few minutes after cooking for juiciness. For dairy-free, substitute butter with vegan margarine or olive oil-based spread.

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