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Air Fryer Panko Salmon (Pork Rind Crust for Keto)

Salmon crusted with crushed pork rinds and Parmesan for a fried-tasting, zero-carb crunch, air fried until golden.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 360
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 4 fillets salmon 6 oz each, skinless
  • 2 tbsp mayonnaise
  • 1 tbsp Dijon mustard
  • 1 cup pork rinds crushed fine
  • 1/4 cup grated Parmesan
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp paprika
  • kosher salt and black pepper
  • oil spray

Equipment

  • Air fryer
  • Two bowls
  • Paper towels

Method
 

  1. Pat the fillets dry. Brush the tops with the mayo-Dijon mix.
  2. Combine the crushed pork rinds, Parmesan, garlic powder, and paprika. Press firmly onto the coated side of each fillet.
  3. Preheat the air fryer to 400°F (205°C). Spray the crust lightly with oil.
  4. Cook 8 to 10 minutes, until the crust is golden and the fish flakes.

Notes

Crush the rinds fine — a food processor or a bag and a rolling pin — so the crust is even.
Press firmly and spray with oil; that is what gives the fried look.
Zero-carb crust: pork rinds stand in 1:1 for panko on keto.