This delicious air fryer salmon is topped with a rich garlic parmesan sauce making it the perfect quick and easy dinner-time option.

Salmon is one of my favorite things to make in the air fryer. It’s always easy, delicious, and cooks perfectly every single time! I shared my air fryer teriyaki salmon soba bowls recipe a while back but I realized I’ve never shared a recipe on the blog where the salmon is the star of the dish!

This air fryer salmon is delicious on its own but the garlic parmesan sauce is such a wonderful topping for this salmon.

While this isn’t one of my signature 5 ingredients or less recipes, it is totally worth the extra ingredients! Besides, the sauce is super easy to make and is perfect to pour on top of a side of veggies!!

So without further ado, keep reading to grab the full recipe and assembly instructions.

Here’s what you need to make this delicious Air Fryer Salmon with Garlic Parmesan Sauce:

• Salmon Filets
• Salt
• Paprika
• Garlic Powder
• Lemon Pepper
• Parmesan
• Minced Garlic
• Butter
• Oil
• Heavy Whipping Cream

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This air fryer salmon is perfect when you need a quick, healthy dinner in a pinch!

Prepping the Salmon for the Air Fryer:

Once you have all of your ingredients, it’s time to season your salmon before placing it in the air fryer! Add olive oil to your salmon, mix together all of your seasonings, and generously season easy salmon filet.

PRO TIP: No need to remove the skin from these salmon filets and don’t forget to season the sides of your salmon.

Once you’ve seasoned your salmon, spray the bottom of your air fryer with non-stick spray and add your salmon to the air fryer skin side down, and air fry for 12 minutes at 375 degrees.

How To Prepare The Garlic Parmesan Sauce:

While your salmon cooks, grab the butter, parmesan cheese, heavy cream, and minced garlic to prepare the garlic parmesan sauce

In a saucepan, melt butter add garlic, and stir together for a minute or so on medium/high heat.

Next, add heavy whipping cream and bring the sauce to a boil. Then add the parmesan cheese, turn off the heat, and stir the mixture until the cheese melts and the sauce thickens.

Next, once your salmon is done cooking, top the salmon with the garlic parmesan sauce and add it back to the air fryer for 3 minutes at 375 degrees.

Carefully remove the salmon from the air fryer and pair it with a yummy side like this five-minute air fryer asparagus and you have a healthy, yummy dinner that took less than 20 minutes to prepare!

Storage and Reheating Instructions:

How do I store the air fryer salmon with garlic parmesan sauce?

With any seafood, I highly recommend enjoying it immediately after preparing it to maintain its quality and taste. However, if you do need to store it, it can be stored in the refrigerator for 2-3 days.

To store in the fridge allow the salmon to cool completely and place it in an air-tight container or you can wrap it in aluminum foil or plastic wrap. I highly recommend an air-tight container as it would provide minimal exposure to air and prevent the fish from drying out.

How do I reheat air fryer salmon?

Reheating the salmon is pretty simple but you want to be sure to avoid overcooking to prevent drying it out. I recommend removing it from the refrigerator to allow it to come to room temperature.

Reheat in the Air Fryer by pre-heating the air fryer to 350 degrees and reheat for 3-5 minutes keeping a close eye on it to prevent overcooking.

Reheat in the Oven by preheating the oven to 350 degrees. Wrap the salmon in aluminum foil and reheat for about 5-8 minutes or until the salmon is warmed through.

No matter what method you choose, be sure to monitor the salmon closely to ensure that it doesn’t become overcooked or dry.

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