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Air Fryer Basil-Parmesan Salmon

4.96 from 187 votes

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

Cook Time: 15

Total Time: 20

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: 1piece, Calories: 289kcal, Carbohydrates: 1.5g, Protein: 30g, Fat: 18.5g, Saturated Fat: 3g, Cholesterol: 92.5mg, Sodium: 265.5mg, Fiber: 0.5g

- WW Points: 3

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