Air Fryer Whole30 Salmon Steaks with Lemon Herb Butter
Salmon steaks are a quick and easy way to get a healthy and delicious meal on the table. They're also a great way to use up leftover salmon fillets. This recipe for air fryer whole30 salmon steaks with lemon herb butter is simple to follow and results in perfectly cooked salmon that's flaky and moist on the inside and crispy on the outside. The lemon herb butter adds a bright and herbaceous flavor to the salmon, making it a perfect dish for a summer meal.
The first time I made this recipe, I was looking for a way to cook salmon that was both healthy and delicious. I had tried baking salmon in the oven before, but it often came out dry and overcooked. I also tried pan-frying salmon, but it was often difficult to get the skin crispy without overcooking the fish.When I heard about air fryers, I was intrigued. I had heard that they could cook food quickly and evenly, without the need for oil. I decided to give air frying salmon a try, and I was amazed at the results. The salmon cooked evenly through, and the skin was perfectly crispy. The fish was also moist and flavorful, thanks to the lemon herb butter.
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Prep time: 10 | Cook time: 12 | Serves: 4
Ingredients
  • 1 pound salmon steaks
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 lemon, zested and juiced
  • 1 tablespoon fresh thyme, chopped
  • 1 tablespoon fresh rosemary, chopped
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
  1. Preheat the air fryer to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
  2. Pat the salmon steaks dry with paper towels.
  3. In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon zest, lemon juice, thyme, rosemary, salt, and pepper.
  4. Brush the salmon steaks with the marinade.
  5. Place the salmon steaks in the air fryer basket and cook for 10-12 minutes, or until cooked through.
  6. Serve immediately with lemon wedges.
Why It Works
  • The air fryer cooks the salmon quickly and evenly, resulting in perfectly cooked salmon that's flaky and moist on the inside and crispy on the outside.
  • The lemon herb butter adds a bright and herbaceous flavor to the salmon, making it a perfect dish for a summer meal.
  • This recipe is Whole30 compliant, so it's a great option for those following the Whole30 diet.