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Garlic Parmesan Crusted Salmon (Oven and Air Fryer version)

Published: Jan 21, 2019 · Modified: Jul 24, 2020 by Anna 52 Comments · This post may contain affiliate links. If you make a purchase through links on our site, we may earn a commission.

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Garlic Parmesan Crusted Salmon - quick and easy salmon with crunchy garlic butter Parmesan crust can be baked in your oven or air fryer. This salmon is flavorful, flaky, buttery and delicious!

This is my favorite salmon recipe, right next to my Baked Teriyaki Salmon.  Served with roasted or sauteed vegetables, it makes for a simple, healthy and delicious meal!

Parmesan Crusted Salmon on plate with potatoes and spinach.

This salmon may look fancy but it's ready in 15 minutes (or less) and requires only a few ingredients to make. The combination of a tender, flaky fish with the crunchy, cheesy crust is quite irresistible. This Garlic Parmesan Crusted Salmon is very simple to make. The garlic Parmesan crust keeps the fish moist and adds crunch and a delicious salty, cheesy flavor, like in my Crispy Parmesan Tilapia recipe. This salmon is great even when you are short on time. It's quick to prepare and bakes in less than 15 minutes, depends if you bake it in the oven or your air fryer.

Instructions:

  • Start by preheating the oven to 400 degrees F. Line baking sheet with parchment paper or aluminum foil (spray with cooking spray to prevent sticking).
  • Place salmon on prepared baking sheet. Pat dry with paper towel.
  • In a medium mixing bowl, combine breadcrumbs (or Panko), Parmesan cheese and Italian seasoning. In another bowl, melt butter. Add garlic and stir. Add to breadcrumb mixture. Stir well.
  • Season salmon with black pepper (no need for salt since Parmesan is pretty salty already). Divide the crust mixture evenly on top of each salmon piece, gently pressing onto the fish.
  • Bake salmon for 12 to 15 minutes in the oven or 7 to 12 minutes in the air fryer, depending on the thickness of the fish.
  • Serve immediately with vegetable side dishes.
Side shot of two salmon fillets on aluminum foil lined baking sheet, one fillet with breadcrumb Parmesan crust on top.

Cooking time in the oven:

It takes 12 to 15 minutes to bake salmon in the oven. The time depends on the thickness of the fish. Check the dish after 12 minutes (the internal temperature should be at least 145 degrees F) and bake more if needed. Do not overbake or the salmon will be dry. The salmon fillets that you can buy frozen in a bag are usually thinner. I used Atlantic salmon, that was much thicker.

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Cooking time in the air fryer:

It takes 7 to 12 minutes to bake salmon in the air fryer. Spray the air fryer basket with cooking oil, to prevent sticking. Set temperature to 400 degrees F, let it preheat for 4 minutes. Place salmon with crust, skin side down, in the basket and bake. Check the internal temperature to make sure the fish is done. If you are also roasting a vegetable side dish in the air fryer, you can add the salmon to cook in the same basket, in the last 10 minutes. That way everything will be done at the same time!

Overhead shot of two plates with crusted salmon, potatoes and spinach.

Side dishes:

I served this Garlic Parmesan Crusted Salmon with roasted potatoes and garlic sauteed spinach. It was simple and delicious! You can serve salmon with: roasted broccoli, fluffy rice, mashed cauliflower, sweet potato fries, honey balsamic roasted Brussels sprouts, to name just a few. You can also place the divider in your Air Fryer and roast potatoes on one side and add the salmon halfway through baking. This crispy Salmon is also perfect with homemade Tartar Sauce!

Side shot close up of salmon with breadcrumb crust, one piece on a fork.

More seafood recipes:

  • Baked Teriyaki Salmon
  • Salmon Foil Packets
  • Greek Salmon Salad
  • Air Fryer Shrimp

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Parmesan Crusted Salmon on plate with spinach and potatoes.

Garlic Parmesan Crusted Salmon (oven or air fryer version)

Author: Anna
A quick and easy salmon with crunchy garlic butter Parmesan crust can be baked in your oven or air fryer. This salmon is flavorful, flaky, buttery and delicious!
4.83 from 35 votes
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Prep Time 5 minutes mins
Cook Time 15 minutes mins
Total Time 20 minutes mins
Course Main Course
Cuisine American
Servings 2 servings
Calories 530 kcal
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Ingredients
 
 

  • 1 lb salmon I used Atlantic salmon
  • ¼ black pepper
  • ¼ cup plain breadcrumbs
  • ¼ cup shredded Parmesan cheese
  • ½ teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter melted
  • 2 teaspoons minced garlic

Instructions
 

  • Start by preheating the oven to 400 degrees F. Line baking sheet with parchment paper or aluminum foil (spray with cooking spray to prevent sticking). If baking in air fryer, spray the basket with cooking spray.
  • Place salmon on a prepared baking sheet, skin side down. Pat dry with paper towel.
  • In a medium mixing bowl, combine breadcrumbs (or Panko), Parmesan cheese and Italian seasoning. In another bowl, melt butter. Add garlic and stir. Add to breadcrumb mixture. Stir well.
  • Season salmon with black pepper (no need for salt since Parmesan is pretty salty already). Divide the crust mixture evenly on top of each salmon piece, gently pressing onto the fish.
  • Baking in the oven: bake salmon for 12 to 15 minutes or until the internal temperature reaches at least 145 degrees F. 
    Baking in the air fryer: Set temperature to 400 degrees F, let it preheat for 4 minutes. Place salmon with crust, skin side down, in the basket and bake. Check the internal temperature to make sure the fish is done. If you are also roasting a vegetable side dish in the air fryer, you can add the salmon to cook in the same basket, in the last 10 minutes. That way everything will be done at the same time!
  • Serve immediately with vegetable side dishes.

Nutrition

Calories: 530kcal | Carbohydrates: 11g | Protein: 51g | Fat: 29g | Saturated Fat: 11g | Cholesterol: 163mg | Sodium: 401mg | Potassium: 1137mg | Vitamin A: 540IU | Vitamin C: 0.9mg | Calcium: 213mg | Iron: 2.8mg
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  1. Emily says

    March 25, 2020 at 5:22 pm

    5 stars
    Oh my goodness! This was so easy and tasted absolutely amazing! Thank you!!

    Reply
    • Anna says

      March 27, 2020 at 11:58 am

      Yay! That's fantastic! Thank you for trying my recipe, Emily!

      Reply
  2. Carol says

    January 05, 2020 at 8:10 pm

    Loved the salmon in the oven but I added Srirachi chili sauce to the melted butter before adding to the crumbs. Think I added about 2 tsp and would add more the next time I make it. We love spicy salmon so this really “hit the spot”

    Reply
    • June says

      June 25, 2020 at 8:00 pm

      Ok I wasn’t the only to think of Sriracha to add to the salmon. Next time I will add it

      Reply
  3. Kathi says

    October 24, 2019 at 11:10 am

    This was delicious. I made it last week and I liked it so much I'm making it again tonight. I left out the parmesan cheese because of a milk allergy, but it was still very good. Thank you!

    Reply
    • Anna says

      October 25, 2019 at 11:36 pm

      That's fantastic! Thank you so much, Kathi!

      Reply
  4. Amanda says

    January 23, 2019 at 1:22 am

    5 stars
    Thank you so much for sharing this recipe with an air fryer directions! My Hubby made it for our dinner tonight and it was absolutely perfect! Do you have the recipe for your spinach side dish? It looks so good!

    Reply
  5. Allyson Zea says

    January 22, 2019 at 10:55 pm

    5 stars
    I haven't tried making salmon in my air fryer yet, but I am definitely going to try this recipe! I love how crispy the top and comes out and had to see the salmon looks!

    Reply
  6. Jacque Hastert says

    January 22, 2019 at 4:54 pm

    5 stars
    I am drooling over my computer right now. Love this!

    Reply
  7. Catalina says

    January 22, 2019 at 3:47 pm

    5 stars
    Oh my goodness! This salmon is so mouth watering!

    Reply
  8. Jessica says

    January 22, 2019 at 3:25 pm

    We JUST got an AirFryer! Definitely need too add this to my must try list!

    Reply
  9. Taylor says

    January 22, 2019 at 2:39 pm

    5 stars
    This looks AMAZING! Need to try this out ASAP!

    Reply
  10. Amy says

    January 22, 2019 at 9:30 am

    5 stars
    Making in my air fryer for sure! Yum!

    Reply
  11. Anthony says

    January 22, 2019 at 9:18 am

    5 stars
    We just got our air fryer and have been looking for recipes. Your salmon looks amazing. Definitely going to give it a try. Thanks!

    Reply
  12. Sommer says

    January 21, 2019 at 11:07 pm

    5 stars
    Love the results of this recipe! Will definitely use again!

    Reply
    • Anna@CrunchyCreamySweet says

      January 22, 2019 at 1:15 am

      That's fantastic, Sommer! Thank you!

      Reply
  13. Stephanie says

    January 21, 2019 at 9:33 pm

    5 stars
    I love salmon but never knew you could cook it in an air fryer. Thanks for the idea! Can't wait to try it!

    Reply
    • Anna@CrunchyCreamySweet says

      January 22, 2019 at 1:16 am

      I hope you love it, Stephanie!

      Reply
  14. Jessica says

    January 21, 2019 at 6:35 pm

    5 stars
    Yum this looks amazing! Thank you!

    Reply
    • Anna@CrunchyCreamySweet says

      January 22, 2019 at 1:16 am

      Thank you, Jessica!

      Reply
  15. Cheryl says

    January 21, 2019 at 5:17 pm

    5 stars
    We've only started enjoying salmon in the last year or two - can't wait to try this recipe!! Thanks!

    Reply
    • Anna@CrunchyCreamySweet says

      January 22, 2019 at 1:16 am

      I hope you guys love it! Thanks, Cheryl!

      Reply
  16. Cailyn says

    January 21, 2019 at 4:36 pm

    5 stars
    Looks so yummy! I love garlic and salmon so this would be perfect for me!

    Reply
    • Anna@CrunchyCreamySweet says

      January 22, 2019 at 1:17 am

      I hope you love it as much as we do! Thanks, Cailyn!

      Reply
    • Kristy says

      December 28, 2019 at 12:57 pm

      Hello,
      I just bought an air fryer and I’m wondering if you had to flip the salmon half way through the cooking time?

      Thank you,
      Kristy

      Reply
      • Anna says

        December 28, 2019 at 6:41 pm

        Hi Kristy! I do not flip it. Hope this helps!

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