Name: Cajun Air Fryer Salmon Recipe
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 12 min
Total time: 22 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Cajun
Ingredients: 4 salmon fillets (6 ounces each); 2 tablespoons olive oil; 1 tablespoon Cajun seasoning; 1 teaspoon garlic powder; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon black pepper; Lemon wedges, for serving

Cajun Air Fryer Salmon Recipe

Lizzie Frederickson Modified: November 12, 2023

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Preparation: 10 minutes

Cooking: 12 minutes

Total: 22 minutes

Serves:

Ingredients

4 salmon fillets (6 ounces each)
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 tablespoon Cajun seasoning
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Lemon wedges, for serving

Instructions

Preheat the air fryer to 400°F (200°C).
Pat the salmon fillets dry with a paper towel.
Brush both sides of the salmon with olive oil.
In a small bowl, mix together the Cajun seasoning, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper.
Sprinkle the seasoning mixture evenly over the salmon fillets.
Place the salmon fillets in the air fryer basket, skin-side down, in a single layer.
Air fry the salmon for 10-12 minutes, until it reaches your desired level of doneness. For medium-rare, cook for 10 minutes. For well-done, cook for 12 minutes.
Serve the salmon hot with lemon wedges on the side.

Nutrition

Calories : 340kcal
Total Fat : 19g
Saturated Fat : 3g
Cholesterol : 98mg
Sodium : 375mg
Total Carbohydrates : 0g
Dietary Fiber : 0g
Sugar : 0g
Protein : 39g

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