I’m obsessed with this Basil-Parmesan Air Fryer Salmon recipe! It comes out perfectly juicy in the air fryer, or bake it in the oven!
Parmesan-Basil Air Fryer Salmon
Air fryer salmon is my favorite thing to make! So simple combining a little mayonnaise, basil and Parmesan which creates a delicious crust even the kids can’t resist! Of course, if you don’t have an Air fryer you can also make this in the oven or make this Parmesan-Herb Baked Salmon recipe. If you love this salmon recipe you might like this Asian Air Fryer Salmon or this Sweet and Spicy Glazed Salmon in the air fryer.
Is Salmon Good In The Air Fryer?
Salmon is one of my favorite things to make in the air fryer, it comes out so juicy and cooks so quick! Although you may have to cook this in batches depending on the size of your air fryer, in the time it takes to pre-heat a regular oven, both batches will be done. I make this at least once a week and switch it up with different herbs, but what makes this fish extra special is the Parmesan crust, I promise you will love it!
How Long Do I Cook Salmon In The Air Fryer?
How long to cook salmon in the air fryer will depend on the thickness of the fish. I like to cook salmon at 400F and cook it anywhere from 6 minutes to 10 minutes.
Air Fryer Tip:
Spraying the food rather than the basket is usually advised, but for some foods that may stick, spraying the basket is fine. Avoid cooking sprays, instead you can purchase an oil mister and use your favorite oil, or buy a propellant-free olive oil spray with no additives, such as Bertolli 100% Extra Virgin Olive Oil Spray.
More Salmon Recipes You’ll Love:
- Parmesan Herb Baked Salmon
- Salmon Salad with Beets, Arugula, Pistachios, and Pomegranates
- Chili-Lime Air Fryer Salmon
- Spice-Rubbed Grilled Salmon with Black Beans and Corn
- Salmon Avocado Salmon
Air Fryer Basil-Parmesan Salmon
Ingredients
- olive oil spray
- 4 salmon fillets, skin removed, about 5 ounce each
- 1/2 lemon
- 1/4 teaspoon Kosher salt
- freshly ground black pepper
- 3 tablespoons mayonnaise, I like Sir Kensington
- 6 fresh basil leaves, minced, plus more for garnish
- 3 tablespoons grated Parmesan or Romano cheese
Instructions
Air Fryer directions:
- Preheat air fryer to 400F. Spritz the basket with olive oil.
- Season the salmon with lemon juice, salt and pepper.
- Mix the mayonnaise with basil and 2 tablespoons Parmesan cheese in a small bowl.
- Spread completely over the top of salmon. Sprinkle remaining Parmesan cheese on top.
- In batches, air fry 7 minutes, or longer depending on thickness of the salmon.
Oven directions:
- Preheat the oven to 425F. Spritz a sheet pan with olive oil.
- Season the salmon with lemon juice, salt and pepper.
- Mix the mayonnaise with basil and 2 tablespoons Parmesan cheese in a small bowl.
- Spread completely over the top of salmon. Sprinkle remaining Parmesan cheese on top.
- Bake 10 to 12 minutes, depending on thickness of the salmon.
Delicious recipe! I made it a while ago, but it’s on tonight’s menu 😋
I didn’t have bay leaves handy so I substituted some Old Bay seasoning instead. Used Lime Juice instead of Lemon. It turned out awesome. Love using the air fryer and your recipes!
Thanks Mark!
This is the best way to make salmon! Easy and tastes fabulous!
Excellent recipe so delicious!
Delicy!
This recipe has been in our rotation for years now and we make it all the time! Hands down our favorite salmon recipe. So easy and so flavorful.
Quick easy recipe, and wonderful flavor
Hello.
What amount of dried basil would you use if you didn’t have fresh basil?
thanks
1 tablespoon of fresh basil is equivalent to 1 teaspoon of dried basil.
Best, and easiest salmon recipe ever!
Love it!!
This is probably the best salmon recipe I have ever tried, (and I have tried many)! In addition to the salmon, I also tried it on pickerel(walleye) and it was equally (if not more) amazing!
Thanks Debb, glad you enjoyed it!
Delicious, fast, and easy (and I love the green of the parmesan-basil) – thank you! My go-to is your salmon with maple-soy glaze, but I got home late and wanted to make something as fast as possible. This fit the bill and was great, and much healthier than delivery.
This is in our meal rotation. Absolutely delicious!
This is the best salmon recipe I have ever made and oh my so easy to do!
The basil gives such a fresh flavor in the salmon.
Glad you enjoyed it!
Love, love, love this recipe! So easy and tasty. I actually like the last tablespoon of parm mixed in with the topping, but either way is delish!
The flavor is Awesome! My family loves this and it is a quick and easy way to prepare salmon. We have this at least 3 times a month or more. I like to serve it with wild grain rice and a small garden salad for a quick and healthy meal.
Amazing! My daughter-in- law recommended this recipe and it will be a staple for us both. I didn’t salt the salmon because I’m trying to reduce salt intake and the lemon, Parmesan cheese & basil provided super taste. It air fried in no time!
This salmon recipe was wonderful! I accidently left the skin on, but it came out so tender and juicy.
This was my first time cooking salmon in the airfryer. It turned out perfect! Thank you for this recipe!
Glad you enjoyed it!
Fantastic!!! I always use Kirkland salmon portions. My sister shared recipe with me a couple of years ago.. always acwinner!!!
This is so delicious! I am on the lookout for air fryer recipes and this is definitely a keeper. The salmon was moist, and the mayo topping added a great taste. Thanks
Love this recipe! Makes me feel confident that I could make lunch in 20 minutes with salad when I’m in a rush!
I didn’t have basil, so I used Italian herbs instead… perfect! Thank you
We made this last night and it was delicious. I used a little basil /olive oil cube from my freezer (homegrown!) with the mayo and part and would do again. I could eat this once a week! Our salmon pieces were big (8 oz I would guess) and it took 11+ mins in air fryer. I turned the air fryer off and just let them sit in there for 3 more minutes and they were perfect. Next time I might try the collar piece instead of loin so it cooks faster, but it was either way, a keeper. I often just spread pesto on salmon, but the mayo in this recipe sealed the moisture in and all the flavor stayed there too.
My family & I love this recipe!! This is my favorite go to recipe for salmon. It’s elegant enough for guests yet simple enough for a weeknight meal. Sooo delicious!
Thanks Michelle!
Love this recipe so much! It’s so quick and easy but tastes like a restaurant quality meal. My picky salmon hating husband loved it too! Thanks for another winner Gina!
My favorite salmon recipe !!
My go to recipe for salmon. I use Dukes Mayo for a little kick.
It’s what’s for dinner! This is my favorite salmon recipe…easy and always delicious!
Yep, made this once again. It is my go-to salmon recipe!
So easy, so delish! I make this a couple of times a month.
This was phenomenal. We are anti-mayo, so I subbed fat free plain Greek yogurt and it worked perfectly. Served it with https://www.skinnytaste.com/berry-salad-with-almond-cranberry-crusted-goat-cheese/
which was also amazing.
Easy to prep/make & delicious, too!! I see more salmon in my future!
This is so simple and delicious! Fast dinner that is always perfect. No need for tartar sauce either! We love it.
The best salmon recipe!! Very flavorful and Salmon is perfectly cooked everytime!
I love this recipe! It is quick to prepare and tastes OH SO GOOD! I love having it on repeat and know that it’s healthy for me! We’ve had this recipe once a week for the last three weeks and my hubby smiles every time I serve it!
This is soooo good! It is our favorite and to go dish for salmon.
So delicious, my partner requests this one regularly! I use Greek yogurt instead of mayonnaise though.
Love this! Restaurant quality salmon at home! Super easy and quick for a healthy weeknight meal!
The best, easiest way to make salmon. Ingredients are usually on hand. A big side salad and some bread or some pasta. Fast, fancy meal.
First time making this, but it was the best fish I have ever made. Plus the recipe is easy: minimal ingredients and fast cook time. Amazing!
Made this for my husband and he loved it. Thanks!
I have made this the last 2 times I have had dinner guests. It is always delicious and looks great! Pair with the roasted asparagus.
One of my go to recipies for salmon – easy and delicious.
This is a family favorite and even my picky eater loves it!
This recipe is so easy and quick to make and very delicious! We’ve made this several times and count it as one of our top salmon recipes!
This is in one of our favorites. So good.
By “olive oil spray” do you mean the non stick spray?
No, I use propellant free olive oil spray, like Bertolli.
This was the best salmon! So tender and flavorful! Hubby loved it! Thank you, Gina!
Added garlic to the sauce with fresh basal
So delicious and easy! I have made this a few times with Salmon but don’t have any tonight. Would Halibut work?
It was absolutely delicious. I will definitely be making this again.
Excellent flavours! Air fryer makes prep quick and easy.
it turned out very lovely
Fixed this last night. My husband said it was the best salmon in the world! Gave it 50 stars☺️. My stand-by recipe for salmon had always been Ina Garten Panko Crusted Salmon. This now takes over. I cooked exactly as written for the oven, don’t have an air fryer.
Almost all of my recipes come from Gina. Never tried one I did not like. Keep up with the great recipes!
Thanks Darleen!
This was absolutely amazing. Highly recommend it and wouldn’t change a thing in the recipe!! Thank you!!
Oh my gosh, this was sooooo good!! We will be serving this for guests now too!
This was delicious. The salmon was flavorful, moist and looked fancy. My hubby said it was his new favorite salmon recipe. Thanks!
This is one of our favorite skinny taste recipes! Both my husband and I love it. I actually crave this dish and make it frequently!
This was very very good. I know a lot of people don’t agree with changing Gina’s recipe in any way but I disagree. For me it’s all about using what you’ve got. Used a 1.5 pound salmon filet, leftover spinach dip made with sour cream and Mayo and only had the Parmesan in the “green can”. Did have fresh basil…will definitely make again. Two 👍 👍 thumbs up!
Never knew there were oil misters 😂 game changer
Wow Gina, this is phenomenal. I am so glad we tried this. We have been incorporating salmon 1x a week and I am trying one of your recipes each time. Thanks for this one, we loved it!!
This has been one of my fav salmon recipes for years now!
I am so glad!
I was just wondering if you think this would freeze well after making? I would like to meal prep for my Mom and I think she would like this. Thank you, Kelly
This is now my favorite was to prepare salmon. I’ve been prepping lunches with this salmon and it’s so tasty. I’m curious if there would be any ways to tweak this to work for other types of fish to mix it up?
could I please get the oven temps and time for this recipe no air fryer
This was outstanding! I had to come back to post a review. When I pulled them out of the air fryer, it looked like maybe some of the toppings blew off. And looking into the bottom, it seems a little had. But that didn’t affect the deliciousness of the salmon. Who would have ever expected that a little mayo (I used Duke’s) would incorporate that much flavor and richness? One thing I will change next time is to more coarsely grate the cheese so it doesn’t fly away in the air circulation. This is yet another keeper recipe that will be made many times over. Thanks, Gina!
Glad you enjoyed it!
My favorite salmon recipe!
Best salmon recipe I’ve ever had. My husband isn’t really a salmon fan but woke up the next day still talking about how good this was.
Using the airfyer it took 10 mins from start to finish to get on the table.
My husband does not like mayonnaise. Has anyone tried Greek yogurt instead of Mayo? Thanks for your response.
I did a side-by-side comparison, one mayo, one Greek yogurt. The mayo side browns up and gets a nice crust where the Greek yogurt side didn’t – probably because of the egg and oil in the mayo. I tried this because I don’t like mayo, but I found that the taste and smell of the mayo don’t bother me when it’s cooked at a high temp in this recipe. I used the more expensive mayo with real ingredients and no chemicals, and it’s helped me get over my aversion.
My I hate fish son liked this, however, I added 2 cloves of garlic chopped to this. Soooo good!
This salmon recipe was out of this world delicious! I made it exactly as your recipe stated. I would not change it in anyway. Thank you Gina!
Fabulous! I try to eat salmon once a week but I was getting tired of my usual recipe. Love this salmon recipe so much this is my second time making it this week.
I initially thought putting mayo on fish was a bit strange. Then I tried it, and it is soooo good. My 13 year old son despises mayo and loves this recipe. Feels decadent, but is a quick and easy meal!
My favorite way to cook salmon 🤤
Thank you for this recipe, it’s the only way I can eat salmon.
So good! I made this on a whim last night and was shocked at how easy, fast and great it was! It’s perfect for when you need something quick with minimal prep time
This so good! Thank you so much for a quick, fancy delicious dinner!!!!
My husband is very particular re: his seafood and the prep! He fishes a lot and we are fortunate to always have fresh salmon. So usually our salmon is prepared very simple, and organic to get the best taste, however after I made this, he loved it ! My whole family loved it ! Simple to make and yet the results are delicious!!
One of the best recipes ever! My family loves this!
I can’t rate this recipe yet because I have not made it. But I love the ingredients and will make it in a couple of days. Gina, you have made me a hero in my husband’s life. He absolutely loves all of your recipes. Thank you for providing us with the best recipes. You are truly my hero!
I appreciate your delicious recipes. My husband has a serious life threatening disease. And one way to help him is to give him nutritious foods from the recipes that you provide. Thank you from the bottom of my heart.
Aww thank you so much Susan!
This was company pretty, fast and delicious! I did top with sliced cherry tomatoes but that was the only change. There was no mayonaisey flavor, just delicious parmesan and basil. I think it would also be great with chicken. If I ever have company again, this would be on my list to serve. Thanks Gina!
I tried this with chicken tonight as I don’t eat fish.. it was a no go for my family 🙁
You can find a similar recipe for chicken breasts, but that recipe does not use basil (though you could) and adds Italian seasoned bread crumbs on top of the mayo/Parmesan mixture. Bake at 425 for 20 minutes or 350 for 35 minutes. The crumbs make a big difference when using the mayo/Parm mixture for chicken.
This was company pretty, fast and delicious! I did too with sliced cherry tomatoes but that was the only change. There was no mayonaisey flavor, just delicious parmesan and basil. I think it would also be great with chicken. If I ever have company again, this would be on my list to serve. Thanks Gina!
Absolutely delicious
Thank you!
I tried this with the Costco pesto butter salmon and it was perfection! Thank you!
This looks great! Can you leave the skin on? My husband and son love the crispy skin, they call it the bacon of the sea. Thanks!
We left the skin on and it’s fine!
This recipe was not only easy but just absolutely delicious!! This will definitely be added to our dinner rotation. Thank you for this amazing recipe!
so glad you liked it!
Great way to cook salmon. We were delighted wit it.
Wow I love when Gina’s recipes are super easy and also delicious. This definitely fits the bill! There are only two of us in the house so we cut the recipe in half and were able to cook it in the toaster oven. AMAZING.
Perfect!
This was absolutely fantastic and even my 2 year old son loved it!
Sadly I didn’t have fresh basil (forgot it on my grocery order) so I used dried basil but it was still delish. Can’t wait to try it again with fresh basil!
My husband and I love this recipe! I don’t usually care for salmon, but this recipe is a game-changer!
This was absolutely delicious! We did it in the oven instead of the air fryer. I had a pound of salmon in one large, thick filet, so I needed a little more time to cook it. The parmesan crisp on top and the flavors, really great! And it was a very quick prep. The spinach with garlic and oil went well with it.
This is by far the best salmon recipe! It’s my fiance’s favorite! It tastes so decadent, but its low in points and so easy to make. I’ve shared it with all my friends and co-workers, and they love it to. Thanks for another awesome recipe Gina! Love all your recipes!
Thanks Nikki!
Thanks to this recipe, I can now eat salmon not only because it’s good for me, but because I actually like it.
Can you use frozen salmon fillets? If so, how do you adjust cooking time?
I made 1/2 of the ingredients as I only had about 1/2lb of salmon. I made it in the oven and it was so delicious my husband even enjoyed it.
I swapped low fat Mayo for regular Mayo because that’s what I had available, and it came out delicious!
Could you use a white fish
I avoided making Salmon for a while because I couldn’t find a great recipe for it. HOWEVER, this recipe blew my husband and I mind! I followed every step except for the salt, I just sprinkled regular salt on it. My salmon was completely done in the air fryer in 10 mins! I couldn’t believe it! My husband said it was restaurant quality and we have to serve this to our guest!
This was really good! Just be careful with the amount of salt. With the parm cheese, I would use way less salt than you would normally use. Will definitely make again.
THIS!!!!! We tried your maple soy glazed salmon recipe first and thought we had a homerun until we tried THIS. This knocks it out of the ballpark – it’s as good as anything we’ve had at a restaurant and will be on a weekly rotation, which reminds me, I need to make a trip to Aldi and stock up on salmon.
Thank you so much for this – I’d give it 10 stars if I could!
Thanks Brenda!
I made this tonight and after the first bite I was trying to figure out when I will make it again. Amazing flavors and so easy that I had my doubts that it would taste as amazing as it does. I made it with zoodles sautéed in olive oil and garlic and topped off with parmesan cheese. Mmmmmm! Thank you Gina!!
I’m telling you, every recipe I’ve made from this site has been amazing! So easy to make and so full of flavor but this one…oh this one…this one is a KEEPER!! Who would have thought something so simple and so easy could be so freaking good?? I mean how have I lived 42 years and never ever made this before? And salmon in the air fryer…7 minutes people… it took 7 minutes! Served it with the roasted cauliflower and orzo pasta with zucchini and tomatoes (another recipe on this site) and it was divine! Cheers!
So glad you enjoyed it!
If you are allergic to egg, is there an alternative to Mayonnaise?
You can try vegan mayo.
This is probably the best salmon I have ever had! I served it with Skinnytaste sautéed zucchini and tomatoes and it was delicious. Will definitely make again!
This was terrific! A nice alternative to the teriyaki-focused salmon. I may have used slightly less mayo based on the comments, but not positive. Served with roasted sweet potato wedges and roasted asparagus; love that everything cooked at 425, so just had to time it right. Will be in the rotation. Love your recipes!
Amazing!! Best salmon ever!
A little too much mayo (next time, I’ll use two tbs instead), and I used a lot more parmesan. Finished it for 30 seconds under the broiler. Came out great.
Making this for the third time tonight! we love this recipe so much! I’ve tried it with plain mayo but garlic mayo is wonderful in this recipe too. Thanks Gina!
used frozen salmon patties from the freezer. worked amazing! Great recipe! The combo of mayo cheese and basil leaves was so yummy.
I don’t like mayo or salad dressing, but after reading several comments that you couldn’t taste it, I hesitantly made it.
You can taste it. I ended up scraping the topping off, toweling off the remainder and re-seasoning the fish. I don’t know if I used too much, but it was not good.
So good! A new fave in our regular rotation. My husband claims to hate fish but loves this meal!
My husband is allergic to mayo. What would be a good substitute in this recipe? I’m thinking Plain non-fat yogurt?
Cream cheese maybe.
Gina, another winner. I’ve been wanting to try this for a long time and finally decided to treat myself. Bought a nice piece of wild salmon. Did not have fresh basil but had a nice blend of basil, parsley and rosemary in the fridge that I substituted. What I loved most about this meal was the utter ease of preparation. The taste was delicious – and minutes to whip up. Definitely a meal to make for company. Thank you Gina for all your wonderful recipes. Have all your books and gotta say, when my grandkids come over and I make them dinner they always ask ” Grandma, is this Skinnytaste?”
Awws thank Julie!! Glad the kids enjoy my recipes!!
This was the easiest and most delicious dinner. I was a little skeptical because I like the taste of salmon and I thought it would mask it but it really didn’t! It enhanced the flavor and took about 15 minutes total to cook. I paired it with roasted string beans for dinner.
We made this for dinner last night and it was absolutely delicious! The best part was how easy it was. We used a full 2lb salmon filet and our air fry feature on our stove. It look closer to 15-17 minutes, but seriously, it was so good! Can’t wait to have the leftovers for lunch today!!!
Excellent! I made this recipe this evening in our air fryer, following the instructions exactly. It truly is restaurant quality flavors. My husband suggested that we add this our regular rotation of menus. Thank you for a great recipe!
I’ll start with the fact that Gina can do no wrong in my eyes!! I have never tried a recipe of hers that wasn’t AMAZING! This though, this was beyond amazing!!! I made mine in the air fryer and OMG it was perfect! I highly recommend this recipe!!!!
Thanks Laura!
I love this recipe and so does my family. I prefer the air fryer method, but what is the best way to do in batches and keep warm without drying it out or overcooking in the oven?
Thank you in advance
Easy and delicious. Definitely a keeper recipe.
SO SO SO delicious, it is now a staple in the recipe shuffle.
My husband and I LOVE, LIVE, LOVE this salmon. Made it in air fryer and oven. Both delicious.
Ok. I must tell you that if you are sketchy about salmon or fish in general (like me), this is the go to recipe for salmon. I love shellfish and hate fish mainly because of fishy taste. This is not fishy, has enough texture to remove fears and the flavor combo of everything is amazing! I make EXTRA every time to have some cold the next day in a salad or by itself. This truly will help you with those Omega 3s and makes you feel like a winner for eating well.
When I say this is one of the BEST salmon recipes I have ever had, I seriously mean it. Salmon is a delicious fish when cooked correctly and wow, this one honestly did it for me. Think I am going to try it out with greek yogurt mixed with the mayonnaise for some extra protein, and maybe even a different type of meat (such as chicken). SO GOOD I cannot even explain! Also love the minimal prep and how quickly it is ready. Feel like this would be a great hit for a family dinner!
Tried this last night and it came out delicious!! It also looked incredible!
This is really good and so easy to make! Definitely on my meal rotation!
I loved it!!!! Thank you so much, delicious 😋
Amazing and so easy!
Added to my favs
Love this recipe! I’ve made it now a number of times. It’s also wonderful with rosemary instead of basil.
Hands down one of the best (and easiest) salmon recipes ever. My fiance raved about it being his new favorite way to have salmon. The parmesan and fresh basil mixture on top is incredible when it crisps up. I used the airfryer and was so impressed with how juicy the salmon came out! We paired it with a simple arugula, tomato, vinaigrette salad. Will definitely be making this on a regular basis.
Dear Gina, I followed the directions exactly and would not change a thing. It was absolutely delicious. I used fresh shredded parmesan cheese. I am planning on serving this dish again tomorrow night. I’ve followed you for quite awhile. I love the relationship to WW smart points. It makes tracking so much easier.
Donna
This was excellent and very easy to prepare. Even my non calorie counting partner loved it.
Fabulous recipe! It was huge hit and will definitely be on our list of favorites!
Fantastic recipe. Made it in conventional oven -followed recipe exactly as written. Hubby loved it too! Easy, quick, perfectly cooked – WONDERFUL!
Oh my goodness, I made this (the oven version) and it’s totallly easy to make, even for a novice like me, and it was de-lish! Our guests loved it! I made it exactly as written, and will try the air fryer option next. Thank you Gina!
I love this recipe – I make it at least once a week. So easy and SO DELICIOUS! I was never a fan of salmon before, but this recipe changed that.
Oh my this is delicious! Extra bonus that it is quick and easy. For a side I air fried fresh asparagus misted with olive oil and tiny amount of salt.
So delicious! We live on Lake Superior so wild salmon is in abundance. This is great with a salad.
I have been wanting to try this for a LONG time but salmom can be so expensive I was never too sure. Now I live in Alaska with a freezer full of amazing salmon so I tried this for dinner on Sunday … Oh. Em. Gee. Died and went to foodie heaven! Thank you again Gina!
WOW WOW WOW! Made this with apprehension, was a home run with everyone. Have passed onto all my cooking buddies.
This is my husband’s favorite version of making salmon at home!
This is so awesome and so easy. I used my oven because I didn’t want to have to do in two batches. My husband doesn’t like mayo but he loved this recipe. Also went over well with my picky daughter. We love this! We will be adding this to our regular roundup of recipes! Thanks Gina!
I’ve never liked mayo, any substitutes ?
I used plain greek yogurt, but it was very tart so you may want to try sweetening with sugar or honey
Second time I made this and I love it even more now. I paired it with some crab meat and your mango salsa. Delicious! This was definitely added to our dinner rotation.
I’ve been following you for 8?ish years. This is one of my absolute favorite recipes. My husband hates salmon and LOVES THIS. He says it tastes like it’s from a gourmet restaurant. We are recently pescatarian as well and recipes like this make it SO EASY.
Thanks Jean!
This was amazing! I bought a thick salmon steak at the grocers and used this recipe. I used Miracle Whip Lite which cut the WW points a little too (I prefer that to reg mayo anyway!) My steak was so thick that after 10 minutes in the air fryer, I cut into it and it was still raw inside. (But so beautiful outside!) So I cut into both sides leaving them open and put it in for another 10 minutes. It was AMAZING. I will be doing this again.
Hello what would be a good alternative to the mayonnaise?
Quick and easy salmon with tons of flavor! I’ve made this in the oven and air fryer – both came out great. I’ve even subbed parsley for the basil when our crop was looking iffy, and that came out great as well! As someone who grew up not liking fish, your salmon recipes have been a blessing. Thanks Gina!
Could you substitute plain Greek yogurt for the mayo?
Personally, I sub that yogurt for sour cream, never for mayo. I used Miracle Whip Lite, it’s 20 cals per tablespoon, and ⅔ of a point on WW Blue (round up or down to full points). But you could try the yogurt and let us know?
I don’t have any fresh basil on hand. Would dried work just as well? Or maybe dried dill?
I am growing one little pot outdoors but I also buy the frozen so I can pop one out whenever I need it but I’ve used dried in recipes also and still comes out tasty.
Great salmon recipe! Anyone ever tried it with chicken breasts?
This was yummy!! Even my boyfriend commented multiple times how good it was .. he never does that. I have to ask him for his feedback all the time! I plan to make this recipe again many times for sure. Try it!
This recipe is AMAZING. I love salmon and this is the perfect recipe to make it even better.
I so want to make this. Could you taste the mayonaise?
I served this to a friend who does not like mayo and she really liked it.
Amazing for dinner last night! My husband wants to be sure added to my recipe website. Did it in the air fryer. For those asking about white fish, this would be wonderful on that as well. I plan on making it with cod next.
Hi Rochelle,
I’m curious- did you try the cod and if so, do you have any recommendations?
My new favorite way to make salmon. This is so delicious.
Can you make this with other fish?
Should the salmon be frozen or thawed before cooking?
Would it be ok to try with a white fish in the air fryer? I love salmon, but my husband doesn’t so was going to do a separate one for him.
I made this tonight but didn’t have fresh basil. I used dried instead. I added a clove of minced garlic. Delicious!
The absolute best taste, easiest prep salmon dish I have made in my 55 yrs of cooking! Thank you so much.
I made this last night for dinner and paired it with the Wilted Baby Spinach with Garlic & Oil.
This salmon dish is outstanding. My husband called it “restaurant quality”. HE has requested it get added to the list of skinnytaste favorites.
Thank you again, Gina!
This is definitely being put into my regular meal planning rotation. Both my husband & I loved it. And it tasted just as good as leftovers a couple days later. A win in our house!
we loved it. so delicious.
I live this recipe. Make it at least once a week. Tried with chicken breast also. Delicious.
So we recently purchased an air fryer and hadn’t used it other than french fries. Your salmon looked so good I had to try it. We are sold. It looked just like yours and tasted amazing. So fast, EASY! Thank you for all of your wonderful recipes! And now we know the power behind the air fryer!
Could you use haddock instead of salmon?
This dish was INCREDIBLE. So juicy, tender, and perfectly flavorful!
Very good, the kids really enjoyed it. So simple yet so flavourful.
What’s the sugar content on this to get the points for WW?
The only way to get correct points is using WW recipe builder.
I have been making this for years but using basil pesto with parmesan on top instead of mayonnaise and basil
This is going on the menu list again this week. Last time I made it my husband said “this may be the best thing you have ever made!” That is saying something because he loves just about everything I’ve ever made from your site or the cookbooks. Plus, I’m not a fish lover but I could eat this every week. Keep up the great recipes.
I’m running out of positive adjectives to describe all of your Skinnytaste recipes! Lol
This was DELICIOUS! The Basil added a nice, delicate flavor to the fish, and the mayo gave it a richness that you just don’t expect from a “Skinny” meal. I couldn’t believe how moist the Salmon was, I used the Air Fryer for this recipe. Quality salmon is key though, I get mine from a small market in my town that gets it fresh from Alaska.
We enjoyed this meal with the Meal Plan recommended sides of Roasted Cauliflower Rice with Lemon and Garlic, and Wilted Spinach with Garlic and Oil. It was a high end restaurant quality meal in the comfort of our own home.
Thank you for all of your hard work and willingness to share your talents, Gina! We sure appreciate it! I am consistently eating more delicious food than I have ever eaten in my life, and still steadily losing weight! That’s the dream!
Delicious, fast and easy. My young kids loved it also. I used Duke’s light mayo to cut some fat and cals and it turned out great! Will keep this in regular rotation. My first batch at 10 mins was overcooked, so I reduced the time to 7 mins and it was perfect.
This was amazing! I made it for friends who joined me for dinner. I replaced the basil with fresh thyme since that is still alive in my garden in January. I did oven roast it as I was doing roasted cauliflower to pair it with.
This recipe is fabulous and tastes like you took hours creating rather than just a few minutes.
This is my favorite of your recipes so far. I make it once a week and everyone I served it to loves it! So simple, easy and healthy!
Thanks Vanessa!
Hi Gina. Are there green points available for this recipe? I love it and want to make sure I’m tracking appropriately when I make it next. Thank you!
I wondered the same, weird that they skipped the green points on this one. My calculations came out to 7pts per serving.
She has it listed as 6pts for green
Just out of curiosity, where do you see that because there was another recipe that didn’t list it either.
This is excellent. I’ve made it many times! Thanks.
This looks delicious! I had just finished my salmon I cooked in the air fryer that was really lacking something! Now I know! I’ll save this and try soon, thank you!
Delicious and soooo easy!! Love salmon and this was a lovely way to make it. Will definately make again. A keeper!!
I put my own spin on this because I didn’t have mayonnaise or basil. I used the La Terra Fina Spinach, Artichoke, Parmesan dip that you buy at Costco (https://laterrafina.com/product/spinach-artichoke-parmesan/). Two tbsp. is only 3 Freestyle Points. Topped it with extra parmesan. Same concept and was absolutely delicious.
this is soo delicious and a quick meal with low points!!
This is hands down the best salmon recipe!! Just tried it in the oven tonight, and it’s just as good in the air fryer!! 😋😋
This is restaurant-quality good and I’ll definitely serve it the next time we have company over. So easy, so fresh, so delicious. Thanks Gina!
I was making this and was a little skeptical thinking it wouldn’t have enough flavor. Once it came out of the oven, I took a bite and I thought I had died and gone to heaven. So flavorful. It literally melted in my mouth. This is now my favorite salmon recipe.
This was my first time making fish in my new air fryer. I can’t believe how moist the Salmon was. I never knew how much my oven was drying it out. The parmesan made a perfect added crunch to the fish.
Made this for dinner served on dressed arugula salad and it was delicious! I forgot to buy fresh basil so I used some basil pesto I had on hand mixed with the mayo and it was so very good. Next time I will remember to buy basil! Thank you for this recipe as it will be a regular in my rotation.
Has anyone used dried basil in place of fresh?
I legit just got back from shopping and fresh basil slipped my mind.
Can you create a recipe for the air fryer with Cod fish?
My husband been catching Salmon all summer. I’m always looking for different recipes to cook/bake this. This was sooo good! I don’t have a air fryer yet. 🙏 So I baked this in the oven for 8 minutes. then 2 minutes on broil. Perfect and moist. Will be doing this again.
Thank you Gina!
Wow! I’ve always steered clear of cooking salmon in fear that I would mess it up but this looked so Good I decided to try it. My family isn’t big on salmon but I love it so I usually order it when we eat out. Well….not only was this recipe SO easy, it was delicious and a huge hit with the family. I have a family of 5 so I doubled the recipe expecting to have leftovers…..and my son went back for 3rds! I don’t have an air fryer yet so I followed the baking instructions…I can’t wait to get an air fryer and try it again because I can only imagine it will be amazing! This will be on repeat at my house for sure!
YAY!
I never liked salmon that much but eat it often because my husband loves it. This recipe has turned me into a salmon lover! I will be making this again and again. Another bonus is that is so easy.
Hi Gina! Love this recipe!
I am making this for a group and have two questions:
1. How do you keep the pieces warm when having to make in batches?
2. What would be a good side dish for this besides salad?
Thank you!!!!
You can warm your oven and keep it there until it’s done. Any vegetable such as green beans, broccoli, etc would be great.
New favorite way to eat salmon! Gina, you’re the best!!
Made this for my lunch this week. I love salmon. It came out amazing!!! It almost didn’t make it for my lunch it looked so good. I will be making this a lot.
What is the salad that is paired with this fish… It looks simple and heavenly! Arugula maybe?
Yes real basic with olive oil salt and pepper
Used the baking recipe. Turned out PERFECT. Added a bit more toppings than called for, but I may have had bigger pieces. Will be making again!
I’ve never been very fond of fish, partly due to being forced to eat it as a child and partly from all those years of fish and liver on the early Weight Watchers plan.
Someone posted a link to this recipe on a message board, a couple of people tried it, and they all raved about it. So I decided to put it on the menu for a luncheon I gave today.
I have to say that this recipe is simple, quick, and very tasty and enjoyable. I will make it for myself again in the future.
Thanks, Gina!
So easy and so good.
Really tasty and tender. Super easy to make! I will make it again! 🙂
What is your favorite type of salmon to cook with?
As long as it’s wild you cant go wrong, but I personally like Alaskan Sockeye
So fast and easy! This will be a new staple in my rotation for sure!
What is the side salad pictured? Looks yummy. This is on next week’s menu and cannot wait!
I used arugula, grape tomatoes, olive oil, salt and pepper 🙂 You can also add balsamic.
My family loved this recipe even my husband who doesn’t like cheese. It was very flavorful. I baked it in the oven and broiled it for the last five minutes to allow the cheese to get a light brown crust on it. I will definitely cook this again!
So is the mayo-mix just enough for one salmon filet, or will it work for two?
The Mayo mix is for all 4 salmon fillets
This is crave worthy! I used a bit of sriracha mayo to give it a kick. Oh my yum.
Is there anything to substitute for the mayo?
Plain Greek yogurt might be a good substitute.
This salmon was absolutely delicious and so easy to prepare. I used light mayo to keep points lower. Loved this!!!!!
Just made this today, the fish turned out perfectly, tender and flaky with a nice Parmesan crunchy crust. it is so fast and easy and incredibly delicious. I will be adding this to my list of top favorites!
One of my favorite skinny taste recipes yet! The salmon was perfectly cooked. I used 4oz filets and cooked for 8 min in air fryer since they were a little thicker! So flavorful, tender, and flakey!
Holy hell Gina, this is amazing. This is probably my new favorite salmon recipe!
I made this tonight and it is AMAZING! For those that are leary of the mayo it does not have a mayo taste. Just parm and basil. so good!
Delicious and easy to make! I don’t have an air fryer so I used the good ol’ oven. My fillets were closer to 4 oz each, so I watched the baking time and it came out beautifully cooked. This will be one of my “go-to” recipes!
Easy and delicious! Thank you!
Followed this recipe to a T and am so glad I did. It turned out to be probably the best salmon I’ve ever had. I used two salmon fillets that were right under 5 oz. each and cooked them in the air fryer for the 7 minutes. They were cooked perfectly. My husband wont touch mayo so I made sure he wasn’t in the kitchen when I used it 😉 he couldn’t even tell mayo was used. I’ll never cook salmon another way! Thanks for such an awesome recipe!
Awesome!!!
This looks great! It’s on the menu for next week. What is the salad you served it with?
I am also wondering about the salad… Looks like Arugula, tomatoes and red onion but and maybe some cheese.? What dressing?
Oh, Gina. This is now one of my favorite recipes of yours. This was so tasty and EASY! I’ve been a fan of yours since 2008 and use so many of your recipes. Thank you!
This was easy and delicious!
This is a keeper–easily one of the best recipes of yours yet! (And I don’t even care for salmon that much!) My husband went nuts for this as well, so I know it will be on our rotation for sure. Been “frying” my way through your new cookbook–the veggie leek frittata was made this morning for breakfast and is also to die for. (Tomorrow morning? I am making the breakfast pockets!) Love your recipes Gina!
Thanks Heather!
Another great hit with our family! Thank you Gina! This one is going into our regular rotation. Simple ingredients, simple instructions and fantastic results!!!
I am new to air frying, and tried ghis recipe. It was delicious! Thanks gina….love your recipes.
WOWOWOW!! This was my first time trying a Skinnytaste recipe and I’ll be back for more! This turned out so delicious and yet still light (I served it with mushroom wild rice). I am thoroughly impressed with the flavor combination – basil was an excellent choice – and am excited to try other recipes!
Our new fav! Excellent and easy!
I couldn’t believe how easy and tasty this was!
I made this last night and it was so delicious! My two-year-old grandson ate a full piece and asked for more. I will definitely be making this again! Thanks, Gina! Love, love your recipes!
Thanks Debbie!
Thank you… This was delicious, simple and so quick! Just what I needed on a day like today. I used mahi mahi since we’re not fans of Salmon. It was still super juicy and flavorful. I seasoned fish with pepper and garlic salt. Can’t wait to make it again
Gina
My son said this taste better than restaurant fish! Probably the best recipe thus far, crispy and so tasty! Thank you for making healthy eating so delicious
Erika
The pictures have shredded parm. Is it shredded or grated (like what comes in a shaker)?
I never use a shaker, you can grate it fresh or shred it, from fresh.
I made this for my family in my Skinnytaste air fryer tonight. The prep was easy and the air fryer cooked the salmon perfectly and so fast! I had 3 7-ounce filets and cooked them for 9 min. Even my 4 and 6 year olds loved it…although they’ve had a long standing love of salmon because of Gina’s teriyaki salmon recipe 😊 Will definitely be adding this to the dinner rotation!
Awesome!
Wow, what a great recipe. I’m just starting to like salmon – great flavor, moist, and easy to make.
Thanks for a great receipt, can’t wait to try another one of your recipes. It was so simple and easy, I’m making it for my friends when they come over for Game Night. They’ll think I slaved in the kitchen all afternoon.
They don’t need to know you didn’t! 🙂
Made this on the grill. Delicious! Thanks!
For one, I mixed 1 tbsp light mayo, 1 tbsp grated parm, 2 basil leaves. Easy, quick, and tasty!
What can I use in place of mayonnaise? No one in my family likes mayonnaise or sour cream or mustard.
Same was just going to ask.
Same wanted to ask too
I really think the mayo makes it, but you could try olive oil or pesto.
So yummy and fast!! I love the new Vremi fryer too.
Great I am so glad!
Absolutely delicious! Made it 2 nights in a row it was so good. Definitely will share this recipe with family and friends.
Delicious and not dry!
I do not eat mayo (at all), do you think I can sub greek yogurt for the mayo in this recipe?
This was so easy and delicious! I generally don’t like salmon but this was perfect.
What is the recipe for the salad? This looks delicious!
Gina, Gina, Gina!!! I will definitely be making this again! This was magically delicious!!!! I haven’t had a bad recipe from you yet. THANK YOU!
Thanks Aisha!
Love that crust! thanks for the great idea
Delicious!!!!!
So delicious and rich! The salmon came out perfectly in the air fryer. Thanks for an awesome recipe!
This was SOOOO Good!! Thank you!
This was delicious! I made it with light mayo because that is all I had. We made it in the air fryer. So simple and amazingly delicious. I sprinkled a little bit of whole wheat panko on top just for some crunch. This will be on our rotation!
This looks delicious! Can’t wait to try it tonight! Wilmington, DE
Hi Gina, love your Skinnytaste Recipe book. Now trying your Airfryer recipes, making this salmon tonight! What’s the “Points + 8′” mean? I am familiar with WW Freestyle point. Thanks!
That is an older WW program. 🙂
Would it work with Greek yogurt instead of mayo?
Made this salmon earlier this week. It is delicious! I followed the directions for baking in the oven and the top browned nicely and the salmon was moist and juicy inside. I eat salmon at least once a week and am always looking for easy very low carb recipes. Love your website!
I’ve made this twice now, and it is so delicious!! It will become a staple in our house. It is so incredibly easy to make and full of flavor-perfect for a week night dinner!
I’ve been following & making your recipes for YEARS but just now saw this one and I was craving Salmon! If I HAD to choose 1 meal to eat for the rest of my life this would be it!!! It was literally THAT good!! And so easy!!! I did it in the oven since I don’t have an air fryer yet but now I’m curious and thinking I will go order yours!!!
Thanks Abby!
What type of salmon is shown in this recipe? We live in the Pacific Northwest, and have many options, but am curious what your favorite is.
Gina,
My vremi air fryer was delivered today. So excited.. can’t wait to try some of your recipes from the skinnytaste air fryer cookbook. You rock Gina.. thanks for teaching me how to cook. Keep up the good work.
Thanks! I hope you love it!
Can you use maybe cod instead of salmon? I have cod in my freezer
Should be good.
This sounds awesome! Do you think it will work with chicken breast too? My husband does not like seafood. Thank you!
There is a very similar recipe using chicken breasts from Hellman’s/Best Food Mayonnaise. It uses bread crumbs and no basil but I am on a very low carb diet so I make it with Parmesan, mayo and almond flour on chicken breast then bake. Sure you can find the recipe. The chicken comes out so moist and yummy.
Could this be cooked on the grill?
Just made this for lunch and served it over arugula that I tossed with lemon juice, parmesan, and basil. It was really, really delicious, super easy, and quick. Thanks for always having such great recipes.
I made this last night in the oven because I don’t have an air fryer. I added chopped sun dried tomato to the mayo mixture. This recipe was really delicious. Thank you so much!
Gina, is that full fat mayo or light?
Thanks!
I LOOOOVE salmon. Cannot wait to try this!
Full fat
Sooooo good!! Made it in the oven, this is our new favorite way to make salmon!
I did light Mayo and stillness AMAZING
How long can I store the recipe in the fridge? Just thinking about meal prep!
I wouldn’t do more than 2 days.
Does a convection oven produce a similar result as an air fryer? Many of us have limited space for large appliances. But if I would really have superlative results, I might try hard to find space! I guess I just wonder how MUCH better is an airfryer than a regular oven, or convection oven?
I’m not one to jump on the bandwagon of appliances like air fryer, insta pot, sous de vie, etc. On the other hand I LOVE to cook, and always looking for ways to produce amazing results in my kitchen….
Is there a convincing reason to get an air fryer?? Can you tempt me with good reasons, or do you honestly think a convection oven would produce similar results?
Gina, I’m considering purchasing an air fryer. What makes yours superior to others on the market? Mostly, I’m cooking for one now. I rarely cook fish in the house because of the odors. Would air fryer eliviate this problem? Love to hear your thoughts.
I used an air fryer and had ZERO smell. I never knew you could cook fish in an air fryer but it was perfect and super quick. No setting off the alarm with smoke either lol.
I despise mayonnaise! Is there a substitute you can suggest? Greek yogurt or sour cream maybe?
I really think the mayo makes it, but you could try olive oil or pesto.
Thanks! Maybe I’ll be bold and go for the mayo!
I used Mayo with olive oil (Kraft) and it was amazing.. Thanks for your recipes. they are amazing.
donna
It’s definitely not going to taste at all like mayo. I make a similar salmon recipe all the time and the purpose of the mayo is essentially to use its main ingredients (oil, eggs) to keep the fish nice and moist under the breading/topping. The mayo itself just kind of cooks into an oil base, it doesn’t stay creamy at all. People get so freaked out over this ingredient!
Mine tasted exactly like mayo….maybe I used too much
Did you measure? It may also be the brand you are using.
I cannot use mayo. Is there a substitut
This comes out to be 7 ww points per servings, according to the values given in the nutrition information. Am I missing something?
Hi Kate. Are you using the recipe builder? The only accurate way to determine any recipe’s SmartPoints® value is to plug the ingredients into the recipe builder on the Weight Watchers website (Click on “My Foods,” select “Recipe,” and click “Create a recipe.”) which does not count fruits and vegetables in recipes in the calculations as they are now 0 points.
The SmartPoints® calculator isn’t meant for recipes and will often give you the wrong points (usually higher) because it’s counting the fruits and vegetables. So if you see a recipe with a SmartPoints® value that’s different from what the calculator tells you, now you know why.
Hi Gina,
I cooked this tonight and it was the best salmon I’ve had! I’ve just got a question about the Mayo with the WW points. Even when I put the recipe in the WW recipe builder in the ap it puts the 3 tablespoons of mayo at 19 points so makes it more than 3SP per serve. Am I missing son too?
Emily, according to the app when I checked the 3 T of mayo has 10 so maybe there was an error somewhere?
Is it possible to brown chicken breasts in the air fryer before finishing in the oven?
I cook boneless, skinless chicken all the time in the air fryer. Just rub with olive oil and season the way you want. I airfry at 375 for about 15 – 20 min according to the size of the chicken. Comes out moist. No need to put in oven. Mayonnaise and mustard on breast is good too.
I have done a similiar recipe using chicken and tarragon
How long do you think the recipe would keep in the fridge? Just thinking meal prep as this looks amazing, but I’m always wary of how long I can keep fish! Thanks!
2 days.
Could defrosted frozen salmon be used?
I used defrosted salmon that I patted dry with a paper towel. Came out delicious in the air fryer.
Hubby doesn’t want me to take the skin off the salmon. Will it turn out as good?
Do you think any other herbs would be good? I have a bunch of cilantro in my refrigerator. I can’t wait to try this! I love my air fryer!
Parsley would be great, or even rosemary.
I have your new air fryer cookbook and love that you included toaster oven type air fryer modifications. For this recipe, would time and temp modifications be needed for the Cuisinart toaster oven/air fryer?
How long would you cook the salmon if you don’t preheat the air fryer??
I would add 2 to 3 min.
I have been waiting for this one since I saw it on your stories a few time. Looking forward to trying it!
enjoy!
Any other fish you might recommend for this same recipe.
Looks so delish! Where are the plates from?
Bet you this can be under Keto friendly.
My husband isn’t a salmon fan, what other fish can I use for him? Can’t wait to try this for my daughter and myself who love salmon lol
Hi! If mayo makes me sad, can I use plain Greek yogurt?
I am the same – mayo just isn’t my thing at all! I’m hoping there is an alternative l!
It will not be the same if you take out the mayo. Perhaps use pesto instead.
Hi! Is there a reason this recipe wouldn’t be considered Keto?
Yes I just forgot to label it.
Is there something you can use in place of the mayo? Sour cream? Greek yogurt?
It won’t be the same.
We have an egg allergy, you said that it will not be the same if you remove the mayo… But we don’t have a choice, Do you think sour cream would be better them yogurt?
Have you tried vegan mayo? (Veganaisse.)
Hellman’s makes a really good vegan mayo! Doesn’t taste sorry mayo like either.
Oops I meant doesn’t takes super mayo like***
Hello, Gina!
If i don’t have an air fryer but would still like to make this recipe but use my oven instead, what temperature/cooking time would you recommend?
Thanks!
425, oven directions are listed under the air fryer ones. 🙂