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Air Fryer Basil-Parmesan Salmon

Air Fryer Basil-Parmesan Salmon

Discover this quick and delicious Air Fryer Basil-Parmesan Salmon, ready in just 20 minutes for a meal that's healthy and full of flavor.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 4 fillets
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Calories: 289
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Salmon
  • 4 pieces salmon fillets, skin removed (about 5 ounces each)
Seasoning and Coating
  • 1/2 none lemon (for juicing)
  • 1/4 teaspoon Kosher salt
  • freshly ground black pepper (to taste)
  • 3 tablespoons mayonnaise
  • 6 leaves fresh basil, minced (plus more for garnish)
  • 3 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese (or Romano cheese)
  • olive oil spray (for spritzing)

Equipment

  • Air Fryer

Method
 

Cooking Steps
  1. Preheat the air fryer.
  2. In a bowl, mix the mayonnaise, minced basil, grated Parmesan cheese, lemon juice, Kosher salt, and black pepper.
  3. Spread the mixture evenly over the salmon fillets.
  4. Lightly spritz the air fryer basket with olive oil spray.
  5. Place the salmon fillets in the air fryer basket.
  6. Cook at 400°F for 15 minutes or until cooked through and flaky.

Nutrition

Serving: 1filletCalories: 289kcalCarbohydrates: 1.5gProtein: 30gFat: 18.5g

Notes

Feel free to customize by swapping mayonnaise for Greek yogurt or using different herbs. Perfect for meal prep or impressive dinners.

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