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Crispy Parmesan Crusted Salmon Air Fryer Recipe

Crispy air fryer salmon with a golden parmesan crust, ready in minutes. A simple, elegant dinner that's perfectly crunchy and delicious.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 1
Course: Air Fryer
Cuisine: American
Calories: 425

Ingredients
  

  • 1 pound salmon sliced into filets
  • 1/3 cup finely grated Parmesan
  • 2/3 cup panko crumbs
  • 1 tablespoon finely chopped chives
  • 1 tablespoon finely chopped cilantro
  • 1 lemon for zest
  • 2 teaspoons olive oil
Butter Mix
  • 1 tablespoons minced garlic
  • 3 tablespoons butter softened
  • 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
  • Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
White Wine Sauce
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 1 tablespoon minced garlic
  • 1 cup dry white wine; Sauvignon Blanc Pinot Gris. Chardonnay
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1 teaspoon finely chopped chives
  • 1 teaspoon finely chopped cilantro
  • 1 Lemon sliced to garnish salmon

Method
 

  1. Preheat the air fryer to 350°F. Line a sheet tray that fits your air fryer basket with parchment paper or foil for easy clean up. Alternatively, place directly in air fryer insert (lightly sprayed with nonstick cooking oil).
  2. For the Parmesan breading mix, In a medium size bowl or shallow baking dish combine Parmesan, panko, chives, and lemon zest. Stir in the olive oil. Set aside.
  3. Salt and pepper the fillets on both sides of the fish.
  4. For the butter mix, in a small sperate bowl combine melted butter, mustard, and minced garlic.
  5. With a pastry brush top the salmon generously with garlic butter. Slice the salmon to fit in the air fryer basket.
  6. Press the tops and sides of the salmon with the panko Parmesan mixture and place the salmon in the prepared tray or directly in the air fryer basket.
  7. Cook for 10 minutes or until golden brown on top.
  8. White Wine Sauce
  9. Add the wine, garlic, chives and cilantro, and butter to a medium saucepan. Cook over medium heat, then bring to a simmer. Cook until the mix is reduce by three-fourths. 
  10. Add the heavy cream and simmer for an additional 3 minutes or until the sauce slightly thickens.
  11. Serve salmon with lemon slices and wine sauce.

Nutrition

Calories: 425kcalCarbohydrates: 13gProtein: 39gFiber: 2g

Notes

For extra crunchy coating, lightly spray the top of the breaded salmon with cooking oil. Alternatively, you can broil the fish for about 30 seconds.
Instead of using a baking tray in the air fryer, place a piece of foil in the basket or parchment paper directly in the air fryer insert for easy clean up.
Depending on the size of the air fryer, you may need to cook the salmon in batches.
Cook in the Oven
To cook in the oven preheat oven to 350°F. Step six, place salmon on a parchment or foil (lightly sprayed with nonstick cooking oil) lined baking sheet. Bake for 10 minutes or until the internal temperature reaches 145°F.

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