Chile Lime Air Fryer Salmon
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
5 mins
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Cook Time
10 mins
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Total Time
15 mins
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Servings
2
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Calories
355 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
Asian
Chile Lime Air Fryer Salmon
Description
The Chile Lime Air Fryer Salmon recipe combines spices like cumin, chipotle chile powder, and paprika to season the fish with warm and smoky notes. The chili lime sauce adds a balance of tanginess from lime juice, sweetness from honey, and heat from chili garlic sauce. Brushing this sauce over the salmon before and after cooking infuses the fish with layered flavors.
Air frying at a high temperature crisps the salmon's exterior quickly and seals in moisture for a juicy texture. The optional lemon slices placed around the filets add brightness during cooking. Preheating the air fryer is recommended to achieve even cooking and reduce overall time.
This salmon is suitable as a main dish served with sides like rice, vegetables, or salads. The recipe allows using frozen salmon by partially cooking it first before seasoning and saucing. Leftover sauce can be stored refrigerated, and the fish should be cooked to an internal temp of 145°F for food safety.
The notes suggest misting or oiling the air fryer basket to prevent sticking and recommend timing adjustments if skipping preheating. Using fresh garlic in the sauce helps ensure vibrancy in flavor. Overall, the recipe offers a straightforward way to prepare salmon with a layered chili lime profile and minimal hands-on time.
Ingredients
- 2 ounce salmon filets
- ¼ teaspoons salt fine sea salt
- ¼ teaspoon cumin
- ½ teaspoon chipotle chile powder
- ¼ teaspoon paprika
- 1 lemon optional, slices
Chili Lime Sauce Ingredients
- 1 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 tablespoon Chili garlic sauce
- 2 tablespoons lime juice
- 3 teaspoons honey
- 2 cloves garlic , minced
Instructions
- Preheat your air fryer to 390°F. See Notes for Tips.
- Combine olive oil, chile garlic sauce, lime juice, honey and garlic, whisk to combine. Set aside until ready to use or refrigerate overnight.
- Sprinkle each salmon filet with salt, cumin, paprika and chipotle chili powder evenly.
- Brush salmon filets with prepared sauce over the tops and sides. Reserve about ¼ of the sauce to drizzle over at the end.
- Once air fryer is preheated, mist or baste the basket with olive oil and add the salmon filets to the basket carefully. If using fresh lemon slices add the around the salmon filets.
- Air fry for 6-10 minutes or until salmon is cooked to your desire, I recommend an internal temperature of 145°F.
- Once salmon is cooked through, carefully remove from the basket and serve warm drizzled with reserved sauce and side of choice.
- If you've tried this recipe, come back and let us know how it was in the comments or ratings!
Notes
- Preheat the air fryer for about 5 minutes to help the salmon cook evenly and more quickly.
- If using frozen salmon, air fry it plain for 4 minutes at 390°F first, then season and sauce before continuing to cook.
- Lightly mist or oil the air fryer basket before cooking to prevent salmon from sticking.
- Use fresh minced garlic in the chili lime sauce for better flavor.
- Aim for an internal salmon temperature of 145°F to ensure the fish is fully cooked.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 2Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 355 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 355kcal | 18% |
| Carbohydrates | 13g | 4% |
| Protein | 34g | 68% |
| Fat | 18g | 28% |
| Saturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Cholesterol | 94mg | 31% |
| Sodium | 785mg | 33% |
| Potassium | 878mg | 19% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 10g | 20% |
| Vitamin A | 202IU | 4% |
| Vitamin C | 6mg | 7% |
| Calcium | 32mg | 3% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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