Air Fryer Panko Breaded Salmon Recipe - Healthy Dinner Recipe The Holy Mess (2024)

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This is the best Air Fryer Panko Breaded Salmon recipe I’ve found, a delicious, healthy dinner that comes together in minutes. We predict it will quickly become a family favorite.

Low in calories and WW points, this fish dinner recipe quickly comes together and has a crunchy texture. We provide both oven and air fryer options for how to cook this flaky, tender fish.

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An incredibly fast and effortless way to get a delicious healthy salmon dinner on the table in under 10 minutes.

Healthy Air Fryer Dinner Recipes

Are you looking for dinner recipes you can cook in your air fryer? Check out our Air Fryer Chicken Tenders andAir Fryer Lemon Parmesan Garlic Chicken Wings Recipe as other great options.

We use our air fryer for lots of sides (you can’t get better french fries than in the air fryer) but don’t forget about the ways you can use your air fryer for healthy dinner options, too.

A quick air fryer tip is to keep in mind the size of your basket. If you have a bigger family I would recommend buying the biggest basket you can find or consider getting an air fryer oven.

Air frying is great because you get crispy and crunchy food without the added fat, but a key to air fryer cooking is not overcrowding food so that air can fully circulate.

Air Fryer Cooking Tips

An air fryer is like a small convection oven. Air fryers cook food by amechanical fan that circulates the hotairaround the food at high speed, cooking the food and producing a crispy outer layer.

You’ll find that works especially well in this recipe where the panko coating on the fish is crunchy and crispy without added fat from frying.

Air Fryer Salmon Recipe Video

Frequently Asked Questions about Air Fryer Salmon

How long does it take to cook salmon and other fish in the air fryer?

Cooking fish in the air fryer will depend on how thick your cut of fish. Many types of fish only take 4-9 minutes in the air fryer. You can tell the fish is fully cooked when it flakes easily with a fork. This recipe only takes between 7-9 minutes, depending on the size of the salmon.

Can you eat the skin on fish?

Yes, you can eat fish skin and in fact it’s full of healthy fats and nutrients. When cooked well, the skin adds another dimension of flavor, too.

Weight Watchers Air Fryer Salmon

The air fryer is great for Weight Watchers members because you get delicious crunchy foods without all the extra fat that adds a crazy amount of points.

Plus, it just takes a few minutes to cook.

This recipe also makes a really generous 6 ounce serving. Add some zero point veggies and you’ve got a complete meal.

If you want to round out the dinner with some potatoes or rice, you have the points for it.

Weight Watchers Air Fryer Salmon recipe – Weight Watchers Points: Click here to track this recipe in the WW app.

MyWW Blue 3 points, MyWW Green 12 points, MyWW Purple 3 points per serving.

Ingredients for Air Fryer Panko Salmon

Here are the ingredients you will need for this healthy dinner recipe.

1 piece of salmon, 6 ounces
panko crumbs
parmesan cheese
garlic powder
red pepper flakes
parsley flakes
olive oil

How to Make Panko Salmon in the Oven

  1. Follow directions on recipe to prepare fish.
  2. Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
  3. Place prepared fish on baking sheet. Spray top of fish with cooking spray.
  4. Bake for 9-11 minutes or until fish flakes easily with a fork.
  5. Serve.

Air Fryer Panko Salmon Recipe

We love salmon and this has been a favorite recipe for salmon in the Air Fryer. Even kids enjoy this crunch dinner.

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Collect all the ingredients. You probably already have these ingredients in your pantry.

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These few ingredients will give the salmon a flavorful restaurant quality topping. Your family will think a chef prepared it!

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Be sure to pat the ingredients into the salmon, it will help them stick.

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Cook salmon in Air Fryer for 7-9 minutes. In just a few minutes, your kitchen will smell incredible.

Serve with a side of your favorite air fryer vegetables for a complete meal.

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A quick and easy yet restaurant quality seafood dinner cooked at home. Dig in

Air Fryer Panko Breaded Salmon Recipe

This individual serving recipe is low in WW smart points and a delicious meal for anyone who wants to eat healthy.

Prep Time10 minutes mins

Cook Time10 minutes mins

Total Time20 minutes mins

Course: Dinner

Cuisine: American

Servings: 1

Calories: 380kcal

Author: Sara Borgstede

Ingredients

  • 1 piece of salmon 6 ounces
  • 1/8 cup panko crumbs
  • 1/8 cup parmesan cheese
  • 1/2 tablespoon garlic powder
  • 1/8 teaspoon red pepper flakes or to taste
  • 1 tablespoon parsley flakes
  • 1 teaspoon olive oil

Instructions

  • Pre-heat Air Fryer to 350 for 2 minutes.

  • In a small bowl, add panko crumbs and parmesan cheese.

  • Add garlic powder, red pepper flakes and parsley.

  • Whisk ingredients together.

  • Place salmon, skin side down on a plate and brush the salmon with the olive oil. Press the panko mixture onto the salmon. Cover well.

  • Place a piece of parchment paper in Air Fryer. Be sure to poke holes in the paper to allow the air to flow and cook salmon.

  • Place salmon into Air Fryer and cook for 7-9 minutes. This will depend on the thickness of your piece of salmon.

  • If desired,enjoy with Air Fryer Roasted Vegetables!

Notes

WW Points: Click here to track this recipe in the WW app.

MyWW Blue 3 points, MyWW Green 12 points, MyWW Purple 3 points per serving.

Nutrition

Calories: 380kcal | Carbohydrates: 11g | Protein: 41g | Fat: 19g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Cholesterol: 102mg | Sodium: 374mg | Potassium: 973mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 759IU | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 205mg | Iron: 3mg

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What is your favorite fish to cook in the Air Fryer?

Salmon is one of our favorites and this recipe is the best we’ve made so far. We hope you enjoy this recipe as much as we do. White fish such as cod and tilapia are delicious as well.

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