Air Fryer Salmon with Garlic Caper Sauce

1. Preheat your air fryer to 400°F (200°C) for about 5 minutes. This ensures the air fryer is hot enough to start crisping the salmon immediately.
2. Pat the salmon fillets dry with paper towels—this step is crucial for achieving a crispy exterior.
3. Brush both sides of the salmon fillets with olive oil. Season generously with salt, pepper, paprika, and garlic powder.
4. Air fry for 10 minutes, or until the internal temperature reaches 145°F (63°C).
5. While the salmon cooks, prepare the Caper Butter and Lemon Sauce: In a small saucepan, melt the unsalted butter. Stir in the drained capers and pressed garlic, cooking for about 1 minute until fragrant. Remove from heat and stir in the juice of 1/2 lemon.
6. Once the salmon is cooked, drizzle it with the garlic caper sauce. Garnish with fresh chopped parsley if desired, and enjoy! Serve alongside a fresh salad with cherry tomatoes, radishes, cucumber, green onions, parsley, feta cheese, olive oil, salt, and pepper to taste.