Air Fryer Breaded Salmon
Description
Crispy, golden panko-crusted salmon fillets made quick and easy in the air fryer — flaky inside, crunchy outside, ready in under 20 minutes.
Ingredients
- 4 salmon fillets, about 6 oz each
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 large egg, beaten
- 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
- 1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- Zest of 1 lemon
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley or dill, optional
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- Olive oil or cooking spray
Instructions
- Pat the salmon fillets dry with paper towels and season with salt and pepper.
- Set up three shallow bowls: flour in the first, beaten egg in the second, and panko mixed with parmesan, garlic powder, paprika, lemon zest, and herbs in the third.
- Dredge each fillet in flour, dip in the egg, then press firmly into the crumb mixture to coat all over.
- Preheat the air fryer and lightly spray the basket with cooking spray. Place the fillets in a single layer with space between them.
- Lightly mist the tops with oil. Air fry at 390°F (200°C) for 8 to 10 minutes, until the crust is golden and the salmon flakes easily.
- Check that the salmon has reached your preferred internal temperature, then let it rest a couple of minutes.
- Serve with a squeeze of fresh lemon and enjoy.
Equipment
- Cooking Spray
- Parchment Paper, optional
Notes
For a medium texture, pull the salmon around 125–130°F; for fully cooked, aim for 145°F. Cook in batches if needed to avoid crowding the basket, which keeps the crust crisp.
Nutrition
Serving: 1ServingCalories: 404kcalCarbohydrates: 24gProtein: 41gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 5gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gTrans Fat: 0.01gCholesterol: 145mgSodium: 313mgPotassium: 920mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 224IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 113mgIron: 3mg