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Easy 20 Minute Crispy Air Fryer Salmon

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Servings 1

Ingredients
  

  • 1 Salmon Filet (About 3-5 oz)
  • 1 Tbsp Thinly Sliced Butter
  • 1 Tsp Each: Salt, Pepper, Cayenne, Onion and Garlic Powder, Paprika

Hot Butter

  • 2 Tbsp Melted Butter
  • 2 Tsp Minced Garlic
  • 2 Tsp Lemon Juice
  • 2 Tsp Minced Parsley
  • 2 Tsp Hot Sauce of Choice

Instructions
 

  • Carefully cut salmon with the skin on 3/4th deep vertically, then turn the salmon 90 degrees and make the same cuts.
  • You will be scoring the salmon. Next season to your liking making sure to season in between the scores.
  • Take your thinly sliced butter and stick in between the scores so the butter melts on the salmon during the cooking process.
  • In a preheated air fryer, cook 390F for 15-20 minutes.
  • In a preheated oven, cook 375F for 20-25 minutes.
  • In a small bowl, mix together the Hot Butter ingredients.
  • Serve salmon over cooked rice or potatoes and baste with the hot butter. Sprinkle parsley on top and enjoy!