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Air Fryer Salmon with Garlic Parmesan

Air fryer salmon garlic parmesan - the image shows two pieces of salmon on a white plate. the salmon is cooked to a golden brown color and is garnished with chopped parsley and crumbled white cheese. there are two lemon wedges on the plate, one on each side of the salmon. the plate is sitting on a wooden table with a gray napkin in the background.

A quick and delicious Air Fryer Salmon recipe coated with a flavorful garlic parmesan crust. Perfectly cooked salmon with a crispy, cheesy topping ready in under 20 minutes.

Ingredients

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2 salmon fillets, skin on, about 6 ounces each
2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
1 tablespoon panko breadcrumbs
1 clove garlic, minced
1 tablespoon fresh parsley, finely chopped
1 tablespoon olive oil
1/2 teaspoon lemon zest
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Lemon wedges, for serving

Instructions

Preheat the air fryer to 400°F (200°C) for 5 minutes.
In a small bowl, combine grated Parmesan cheese, panko breadcrumbs, minced garlic, chopped parsley, lemon zest, salt, and black pepper.
Drizzle olive oil over the salmon fillets and rub evenly to coat both sides.
Press the Parmesan mixture evenly onto the top side of each salmon fillet to form a crust.
Place the salmon fillets in the air fryer basket, crust side up, ensuring they do not overlap.
Cook the salmon in the air fryer at 400°F (200°C) for 8 to 10 minutes, or until the salmon is cooked through and flakes easily with a fork.
Carefully remove the salmon from the air fryer and serve immediately with lemon wedges.