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Air Fryer Salmon

This recipe makes it easy to enjoy delicious and nutritious flaky fish.

Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
15 mins
Servings: 2
Calories: 161 kcal
Course: Lunch , Dinner
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 2 Pink Salmon fillets
  • cooking spray
  • 1/2 tsp paprika
  • ground cardamom pinch
  • salt to taste

Instructions

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  1. Preheat air fryer to 350F / 180C.
  2. Lightly spray salmon fillets with some cooking spray and sprinkle on the paprika, ground cardamom, salt and pepper.
  3. Place salmon fillets in air fryer basket.
  4. Cook for 8-12 mins to your desired doneness. Flip the fillets halfway through cook time.

Notes

  • Tips
  • The ground cardamom makes this a great dish for the Christmas holiday season, but you can use other spices as you like.
  • Try using various dry rubs and have fun experimenting with different flavours such as Cajun and Creole, BBQ, Herbs de Provence, Jerk and Harissa.
  • Adding a squeeze of fresh citrus juice, such as orange or lemon, gives the salmon a lovely bright flavour.
  • For best results, remember to flip the salmon fillets over halfway through the cook time.
  • Weight Watchers Points in Air Fryer Salmon
  • There are just 0 Freestyle points in a serving of Air Fryer Salmon.
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  • What to Serve with Air Fryer Salmon
  • I love serving Air Fryer Salmon with a simple green salad and one of these other delectable sides:
  • Instant Pot Mexican Rice.
  • Crispy Air Fryer Brussels Sprouts.
  • Roast Beetroot Salad with Sweet Potato and Pear.
  • The ground cardamom makes this a great dish for the Christmas holiday season, but you can use other spices as you like.
  • Try using various dry rubs and have fun experimenting with different flavours such as Cajun and Creole, BBQ, Herbs de Provence, Jerk and Harissa.
  • Adding a squeeze of fresh citrus juice, such as orange or lemon, gives the salmon a lovely bright flavour.
  • For best results, remember to flip the salmon fillets over halfway through the cook time.

Nutrition Information

Calories 161kcal (8%) Protein 22g (44%) Fat 7g (11%) Saturated Fat 1g (5%) Cholesterol 62mg (21%) Sodium 50mg (2%) Potassium 555mg (16%) Vitamin A 185IU (4%) Calcium 14mg (1%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 2Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 161

% Daily Value*

Calories 161kcal 8%
Protein 22g 44%
Fat 7g 11%
Saturated Fat 1g 5%
Cholesterol 62mg 21%
Sodium 50mg 2%
Potassium 555mg 12%
Vitamin A 185IU 4%
Calcium 14mg 1%
Iron 1mg 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.