This Crispy Lemon Salmon is light, flavorful, and has the perfect amount of crunch in every bite! The lemon adds a bright element to the fish, and the flavor is divine. The best part? Thanks to the air fryer, this recipe comes together in a matter of minutes. It only requires a handful of ingredients, and dinner will be on the table in less than 30 minutes. Make it with me!

Cornflake Breading

The thing about this recipe that makes it pop is the cornflake breading crust! Rather than using breadcrumbs, I opted for cornflakes and loved the results.

The Cornflakes give the fish a delicious crunch that adds so much to each bite.

It’s what makes this crispy lemon salmon unique and wonderful. Give it a try!

What You’ll Need to Make Crispy Salmon

• 2 salmon fillets
• 1 teaspoon seasoning salt
• 1 teaspoon lemon pepper
• 1/3 cup mayonnaise
• 1 lemon, halved and juiced
• 1 cup cornflakes

How to Make Crispy Lemon Salmon in the Air Fryer

1. Preheat the air fryer to 385 degrees.
2. Remove the salmon from any packaging and pat dry with paper towels—season with seasoning salt and lemon pepper.
3. In a small bowl, combine the mayonnaise and half the lemon juice. Spread the mixture on top of the salmon fillets.
4. Add the cornflakes to a small bowl and crush them gently into crumbs. Do not pulverize; you want some texture for the cornflakes. Sprinkle the cornflakes on top of the fish, completely covering the mayonnaise mixture.  
5. Place the fish in the air fryer basket.  Bake for 8-12 minutes, depending upon the thickness of your fish and how you prefer it. Always use a thermometer for accurate cooking times.
6. Remove the salmon from the air fryer and squeeze the remaining lemon juice over the top. Enjoy
   

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