1pinchkosher saltto add over the butter right before cooking
Instructions
Making the Tartar Sauce
Add all tartar sauce ingredients to a small bowl and whisk until fully combined
Set aside until needed or refrigerate in an airtight container if made ahead of time
Making the Compound Butter
Place all compound butter ingredients into a medium bowl and mix on low with a hand mixer until just combined. Turn up to medium and mix an additional 30 seconds
Seasoning the Salmon
Place a sheet of parchment paper on a sheet pan then add the salmon on top
Smear the butter all over the front, back and sides of the salmon
Place the salmon in the fridge for 30-60 minutes
Cooking the Salmon
Preheat the air fryer to 400°F for 5 minutes
In the meantime, spray a small piece of aluminum foil with a small amount of non stick cooking spray. Make sure the foil is only large enough to cover the bottom of the air fryer basket and does not go up the sides of the basket
After the air fryer is done preheating, place the aluminum foil in the bottom of the basket then place the salmon on top in a single layer, not touching each other
Sprinkle each piece with a pinch of salt then cook for 5 minutes
Remove the salmon from the air fryer and let it rest for 5-10 minutes before serving
Serve with tartar sauce
Notes
***When choosing which salmon to buy remember that the salmon should not have a fishy smell, it should smell of ocean water or salt water. The salmon should be wet or moist looking with bright nice color. It should not be slimy or mushy.***Do not stack the salmon on top of each other or overlap pieces. It should be cooked in one single layer, not touching each other. If your air fryer isn't big enough to fit all 4 pieces like that then cook the salmon in batches.***Wait until after the air fryer is preheated to add the foil in the bottom of the basket. Do not add the foil while preheating. ***Only cook the salmon for 5 minutes to get a nice juicy piece of salmon that is medium rare - medium.***The tartar sauce and compound butter can be made up to 48 hours ahead of time.