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Air Fryer Basil-Parmesan Salmon
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I'm obsessed with this Air Fryer Basil-Parmesan Salmon recipe! Making salmon in the air fryer is quick and easy, and the fish comes out so juicy inside.
Prep Time:
5
minutes
mins
Cook Time:
15
minutes
mins
Total Time:
20
minutes
mins
Yield:
4
servings
Course:
Dinner
Cuisine:
American
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.
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Nutrition
Serving:
1
piece
,
Calories:
289
kcal
,
Carbohydrates:
1.5
g
,
Protein:
30
g
,
Fat:
18.5
g
,
Saturated Fat:
3
g
,
Cholesterol:
92.5
mg
,
Sodium:
265.5
mg
,
Fiber:
0.5
g
- WW Points:
3