Keto Air Fryer Almond Pesto Salmon

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Elevate your salmon recipe with this delicious almond pesto salmon! Just let you air fryer do most of the work for a quick, easy and yummy meal, which results in a double dose of crunchiness. Guaranteed to become a family favorite.

Keto Air Fryer Almond Pesto Salmon
Yields2 Servings
Prep Time5 minsCook Time12 minsTotal Time17 mins
 8 oz of boneless & skinless salmon fillets
 ¼ cup pesto marinade
 salt & pepper to taste
 avocado oil spray
 ¼ cup ground almonds
1

In a small bowl, mix pesto and almonds. Set aside.

2

Place fillets into a 6" round baking dish.

3

Brush each fillet with oil and place half of the pesto mixture on the top of each fillet. Place dish into the air fryer basket.

4

Adjust the temperature to 390°F and set the timer for 12 minutes.

5

Salmon will easily flake when fully cooked and reach an internal temperature of at least 145°F. Serve warm.

Recipe nutrition

Nutrition Facts

2 servings

Serving size


Amount per serving
Calories433
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 34g44%
Sodium 341mg15%
Total Carbohydrate 3.7g2%
Dietary Fiber 2.4g9%
Total Sugars 0.9g
Protein 23.3g

* The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Ingredients

 8 oz of boneless & skinless salmon fillets
 ¼ cup pesto marinade
 salt & pepper to taste
 avocado oil spray
 ¼ cup ground almonds

Directions

1

In a small bowl, mix pesto and almonds. Set aside.

2

Place fillets into a 6" round baking dish.

3

Brush each fillet with oil and place half of the pesto mixture on the top of each fillet. Place dish into the air fryer basket.

4

Adjust the temperature to 390°F and set the timer for 12 minutes.

5

Salmon will easily flake when fully cooked and reach an internal temperature of at least 145°F. Serve warm.

Notes

Keto Air Fryer Almond Pesto Salmon

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