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🍽️ Lemon-Herb Crusted Salmon Fillet in the Air Fryer

350 kcal · 25 min · 2 servings

Lemon-Herb Crusted Salmon Fillet in the Air Fryer Cook this in the MyFoody app →

Ingredients

Instructions

  1. 1. Finely chop the parsley and dill. Important: don't chop them too small, or the herbs will burn.
  2. 2. Melt the 15 g butter in the microwave or a saucepan. Let it cool slightly so it doesn't cook.
  3. 3. Mix the lukewarm butter with the lemon juice, lemon zest, herbs, salt, and pepper.
  4. 4. Pat the 200 g salmon fillets dry with paper towels. Never wash them, as this makes them mushy.
  5. 5. Spread half of the herb butter over the salmon fillets. This seasons the fish from the inside.
  6. 6. Let the marinated fillets sit for 10 minutes. This allows the flavour to penetrate the fish.
  7. 7. Mix the 30 g panko breadcrumbs with the remaining herb butter. The mixture should be crumbly.
  8. 8. Press the fillets into the panko mixture. Turn them until they are evenly coated.
  9. 9. Preheat the air fryer to 180 °C. This takes about 3 minutes and creates a crispy crust.
  10. 10. Place the fillets in the basket. Make sure they don't touch so the air can circulate.
  11. 11. Cook the salmon at 180 °C for 12 minutes, until golden brown. Flip the fillets after 6 minutes for even browning.
  12. 12. Check for doneness: the fish should flake easily at the thickest point. Don't overcook it.
  13. 13. Let the fillets rest in the air fryer for 2 minutes. This redistributes the juices evenly throughout the fish.
  14. 14. Carefully remove the fillets. The crust should be golden brown and firm, not soft.
  15. 15. Arrange the salmon on plates. It's perfect when the crust is crispy and the fish remains juicy.

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