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Quick Air Fryer Pesto Salmon

In need of a quick simple dinner? Look no further than this Quick Air Fryer Pesto Salmon.
Print Recipe
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine Italian, Mediterranean
Servings 1

Equipment

  • 1 air fryer

Ingredients
  

  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp dried parsley
  • 2 salmon fillets
  • 1/4 cup pesto
  • 1/4 cup parmesan cheese "shaky" or fresh block of cheese grated
  • optional salt and pepper if desired, and spritz of lemon when serving

Instructions
 

  • Pat the salmon fillets dry with paper towel.
  • Generously season with garlic powder and dried parsley.
    Seasoning the salmon
  • Scoop on half of the pesto sauce onto each of the fillets.
  • Top each with generous portion of parmesan cheese.
  • Bake in air fryer on air fry mode at 400 degrees for 7-9 minutes. Alternatively bake in the oven at 400 degrees Farenheit for 10-15 minutes, cooking times depend on your size fillets and level of doneness preferred.
  • Season with salt and pepper if desired, and a spritz of lemon for extra flavor!
Keyword air fryer, quick dinner, salmon, weeknight meals