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Description
A quick, healthy, and flavorful weeknight dinner featuring crispy salmon with a bold Cajun kick, cooked easily in your air fryer.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb salmon fillet
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 tablespoon Cajun seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon onion powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your air fryer to 400°F (200°C).
- Pat the salmon fillet dry with paper towels.
- In a small bowl, mix together olive oil, Cajun seasoning, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper.
- Rub the spice mixture evenly over the salmon fillet.
- Place the salmon in the air fryer basket, skin-side down if applicable.
- Air fry for 8-12 minutes, or until the salmon is cooked through and flakes easily with a fork. Cooking time will vary depending on the thickness of the fillet.
- Serve immediately.
Notes
- For extra crispy skin, ensure the salmon is very dry before seasoning.
- Adjust Cajun seasoning to your spice preference.
- Serve with your favorite air fryer vegetables for a complete meal.
- Prep Time: 5 min
- Cook Time: 10 min
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Air Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 oz
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg