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Air Fryer Crusted Parmesan Salmon

Air Fryer Crusted Parmesan Salmon is a delicious, easy recipe that could be a quick weeknight meal, but it is also good enough to serve for a fancy dinner. There are a lot of ingredients in this recipe, but it is ready in less than 30 minutes from scratch!
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time10 minutes
4

Ingredients

For the Salmon

  • 4 salmon fillets 3oz
  • 2 tbsp Minced Garlic
  • 1/3 cup Parmesan cheese
  • 2/3 cup panko breadcrumbs
  • 1 tbsp Fresh Chives finely chopped
  • 1 tbsp Fresh Cilantro finely chopped
  • 1 lemon for zest
  • 2 tsp olive oil
  • 2 tbsp butter melted
  • 1 tbsp dijon mustard
  • salt and pepper

For the Wine Sauce

  • 2 tbsp butter
  • 1 tbsp Minced Garlic
  • 1 cup rose wine
  • 1 cup heavy whipping cream
  • 1 tsp Fresh Chives finely chopped
  • 1 tsp Fresh Cilantro finely chopped

Instructions

Salmon

  • Preheat the air fryer to 350°F/175°C. Line a sheet that fits your air fryer basket with parchment paper.
    Combine Parmesan, panko, chives, and lemon zest in a mixing bowl. Stir in the olive oil and set aside.
    vertical photo of a mixing bowl with parmesan, panko, chives, lemon zest and olive oil mixed together
  • Salt and pepper the fillets.
    Combine melted butter, mustard, and minced garlic in a small bowl.
    Brush the top of the salmon generously with garlic butter.
    vertical photo of two salmon fillets coated with garlic butter placed in the prepared tray
  • Press the tops and sides of the salmon into the panko parmesan mixture. Place in the prepared tray.
    vertical photo of a glass dish with the breadcrumb mixture and 2 pieces of salmon being coated. On a wooden surface
  • Place tray in the air fryer basket, spray salmon with oil, cook for 10 minutes or until golden brown on top.

Wine Sauce

  • Add the wine, garlic, chives, cilantro, and butter to a medium saucepan over medium heat. Bring to a simmer. Reduce by three-fourths.
    vertical photo of a saucepan with wine, garlic, chives, cilantro, and butter added
  • Once reduced, add the cream and reduce for 3 minutes, until the sauce slightly thickens. Serve with lemon, garnish, and the side of your choice.
    vertical photo of a saucepan with wine, garlic, chives, cilantro, and butter reduced down, and cream added

Notes

Pro Tip: This recipe can be made in the air fryer unit with a basket or the air fryer oven. If you are using the air fryer oven, use the middle rack and select the "Air Fry" function.
Pro Tip: Check your food as it cooks. Each air fryer runs a bit differently. Sometimes airfrying is a trial-and-error process. Check your food as it cooks to learn your air fryer better!  When cooking a new recipe or food items be sure to check your food often to help avoid over/under cooking.

Nutrition Information

Calories 653kcal | Carbohydrates 14g | Protein 41g | Fat 49g | Saturated Fat 24g | Polyunsaturated Fat 6g | Monounsaturated Fat 14g | Trans Fat 0.5g | Cholesterol 197mg | Sodium 431mg | Potassium 991mg | Fiber 2g | Sugar 3g | Vitamin A 1419IU | Vitamin C 17mg | Calcium 201mg | Iron 2mg
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