Honey Garlic Butter Baked Salmon
Honey Garlic Butter Baked Salmon uses salmon fillets, melted butter, garlic, honey, lemon, and paprika for tender fish with a glossy sweet-savory glaze. The air fryer keeps weeknight cooking fast while giving the edges a lightly caramelized finish.
Equipment
- Air fryer
- Small Mixing Bowl
- Pastry brush
- Tongs
- Instant-read thermometer
Ingredients
- 4 boneless salmon fillets
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter melted
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 1/2 teaspoon dried parsley or 2 teaspoons fresh parsley, finely chopped
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 pinch paprika
- 1 lemon sliced into half-moons
Instructions
- Preheat the air fryer to 390°F for 2-3 minutes.
- Pat the salmon fillets dry and check for any remaining pin bones.
- Mix melted butter, garlic, honey, parsley, salt, pepper, and paprika in a small bowl.
- Brush the honey garlic butter over the salmon and add lemon slices.
- Arrange the fillets in a single layer in the air fryer basket.
- Air fry at 390°F for 7-9 minutes without flipping.
- Check for 145°F in the thickest part, then rest for 2 minutes before serving.
Notes
Storage: Store cooled salmon in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Reheating: Reheat in the air fryer at 320°F for 3-5 minutes, checking early so the salmon does not dry out.
Air Fryer Tips: Leave space between fillets, preheat briefly, and avoid flipping so the glaze stays on top.
Extra Crispy Tips: Pat the salmon dry and brush on a thin, even glaze for lightly caramelized edges.
Variations: Add Dijon mustard, red pepper flakes, fresh dill, or a little orange zest to change the glaze.