Air Fryer Salmon with Panko Crust
A quick and delicious air fryer salmon recipe featuring a crispy panko crust. Perfectly cooked salmon with a crunchy topping, ready in under 20 minutes.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: 2
Ingredients
2 salmon fillets, skin removed, about 6 ounces each
1/2 cup panko breadcrumbs
2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon paprika
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
2 tablespoons mayonnaise
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
1 teaspoon lemon juice
1 tablespoon olive oil
Instructions
Preheat the air fryer to 400°F (200°C) for 5 minutes.
In a small bowl, combine panko breadcrumbs, grated Parmesan cheese, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and black pepper. Mix well.
In another small bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, and lemon juice until smooth.
Pat the salmon fillets dry with paper towels.
Brush the top of each salmon fillet evenly with the mayonnaise mixture.
Press the panko breadcrumb mixture firmly onto the mayonnaise-coated side of each salmon fillet to form a crust.
Lightly brush the panko crust with olive oil to help it crisp during cooking.
Place the salmon fillets in the air fryer basket, crust side up, making sure they do not overlap.
Air fry at 400°F (200°C) for 8-10 minutes, or until the salmon is cooked through and flakes easily with a fork, and the panko crust is golden brown and crispy.
Carefully remove the salmon from the air fryer and serve immediately.