About this recipe

Perfectly cooked air fryer salmon with a savory garlic-herb glaze — flaky, juicy, and ready in under 20 minutes. A foolproof weeknight dinner that delivers restaurant-quality results with minimal cleanup.

Instructions

1. 1

   Pat the salmon fillets completely dry with paper towel — this is key for a good exterior texture. Brush both sides lightly with olive oil.

2. 2

   In a small mixing bowl, whisk together the melted butter, minced garlic, soy sauce, honey, Dijon mustard, lemon juice, smoked paprika, fine sea salt, and black pepper until fully combined.

3. 3

   Preheat your air fryer to ![400°F] for 3 minutes. Lightly spray or brush the basket with olive oil. Place the salmon fillets skin-side down in the basket, leaving space between them. Brush the tops generously with the garlic-herb glaze.

4. 4

   Air fry at ![400°F] for 8–10 minutes, depending on the thickness of your fillets (about 4 minutes per half-inch of thickness). The salmon fillets is done when it flakes easily with a fork and reaches an internal temperature of %[125–130°F] for medium or %[145°F] for fully cooked.

5. 5

   Carefully remove the salmon fillets with tongs. Brush with any remaining glaze, garnish with chopped fresh parsley, and serve immediately with lemon slices on the side.