How to Make an Easy Salmon With Spinach Dinner in Your Air Fryer

This simple salmon dish is good, easy, and quick. The salmon--you can use fresh or frozen fillets that you thaw (and that are less expensive right now)--get a topping of chopped fresh spinach held together with plenty of cheese and a bit of seasoned Panko bread crumbs. The spinach-topped salmon cooks in 20-30 minutes and comes out of the air fryer moist, with plenty of flavor from the spinach topping, and slightly crispy on top. The recipe makes plenty of topping--enough for two to four salmon fillets. The salmon goes well with a simple salad and some whole-grain bread for an easy, nutritious meal. Enjoy!

How to Make an Easy Salmon With Spinach Dinner in Your Air Fryer

Air Fryer Easy Salmon With Spinach -- Serves 2-4

2-4 small salmon fillets, each about 1/4 - 1/2-inch thick

1/4 teaspoon of salt (optional)

1/4 teaspoon of pepper (optional)

2 cups of chopped fresh spinach (about 4 handfuls before chopping)

1 tablespoon of minced dried onion (the dried onion will absorb moisture from the

spinach)

1/4 teaspoon of garlic powder

1/4 cup of plain yogurt (non-fat or light is fine)

1 tablespoon of grated Parmesan cheese

1/3 cup of shredded Italian-style cheese

1/4 cup of seasoned Panko bread crumbs, plus a little extra to sprinkle

Line the bottom and about 2 inches up the sides your air fryer basket with aluminum foil and spritz the foil with non-stick cooking spray. Pat the fillets dry with a paper towel and place them, not touching, on the foil. Sprinkle the fillets with salt and pepper, if you'd like. In a medium bowl or measure combine the spinach, dried onion, garlic powder, yogurt, Parmesan cheese, and Italian shredded cheese until well combined. Stir in the Panko bread crumbs until the mixture blends and becomes cohesive. Divide the mixture evenly among the fillets, flattening the mixture out a bit with your hand to fit and stick to the fillets. Sprinkle a teaspoon or two of additional Panko on top of each spinach-topped fillet and spritz the crumbs with a little non-stick cooking spray. Put the filled basket in your air fryer and air fry the spinach-topped salmon at 320 degrees for 20-30 minutes or until the fish is done to your liking and is golden brown on top. Remove the salmon from the air fryer basket using the aluminum foil to lift the fillets out and onto a plate. Let the salmon cool a few minutes before serving it.

How to Make an Easy Salmon With Spinach Dinner in Your Air Fryer