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Air Fryer Basil-Parmesan Salmon

Air Fryer Basil-Parmesan Salmon

Delicious Air Fryer Basil-Parmesan Salmon is healthy, quick, and packed with flavors, making it a perfect choice for dinner.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 4 fillets
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 289
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 4 pieces salmon fillets, skin removed (about 5 ounces each)
  • 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
 

  1. Preheat the air fryer according to the manufacturer's instructions.
  2. In a bowl, mix the mayonnaise, minced basil, Parmesan cheese, lemon juice, Kosher salt, and black pepper until well combined.
  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 in a single layer.
  6. Cook at the recommended temperature for 15 minutes or until the salmon is cooked through and flaky.

Nutrition

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

Notes

Feel free to substitute the mayonnaise with Greek yogurt for a lighter option. Add a squeeze of fresh lime for a zesty kick or toss in garlic powder to amplify the flavors. Store leftover salmon in an airtight container in the fridge for up to three days and reheat gently in the air fryer.

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