Mediterranean Air Fryer Salmon with Tapenade Crust
Crispy salmon topped with olive tapenade crust. Mediterranean flavors meet air fryer convenience for a healthy, flavorful lunch.
AI SCORE
91
/100
⏱️
32 min
Time
👥
4 people
Servings
🔥
420 kcal
Calories
📊
medium
Difficulty
Ingredients
- 4 salmon fillets (180g each)
- 100g black olives, pitted
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp capers
- 3 tbsp olive oil
- 2 tbsp fresh basil, chopped
- 1 tbsp lemon zest
- 2 tbsp panko breadcrumbs
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Cherry tomatoes for serving
Instructions
1
Season salmon fillets with salt and pepper
2
Pulse olives, garlic, capers, 2 tbsp olive oil, basil, and lemon zest in food processor until coarsely chopped
3
Mix tapenade with panko breadcrumbs
4
Brush salmon with remaining olive oil
5
Press tapenade mixture onto top of each fillet
6
Preheat air fryer to 400°F (200°C)
7
Cook salmon for 10-12 minutes until crust is golden and fish flakes easily
8
Serve with cherry tomatoes and a drizzle of olive oil
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