Air Fryer Salmon Tacos

Tortilla with flaked salmon, guacamole and slaw

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Utilise the air fryer for a super speedy Salmon Taco Night. Serve with my easy Taco Slaw and foolproof Guacamole, or opt for pre-prepared sides for a bare minimum dinner.

Prep Time5

Cook Time10

Total Time15

Course: Main Course, Tacos

Cuisine: Fusion, Mexican

Servings: servings

Calories: 372kcal

Author: Carrie Carvalho

Ingredients

4 fillets salmon roughly 110 grams/4oz per fillet
2 tbsp Cajun seasoning
2 tsp brown sugar
8 mini tortillas
guacamole
taco slaw

Instructions

Pat the salmon fillets dry with kitchen towels.
Mix the Cajun seasoning and sugar together and spread on a plate. Press the salmon fillets into the spice mixture so all sides (except the skin) are covered.
Place in the air fryer basket skin side down.
Air fry at 180c/350f for 10 minutes or until cooked through (time can vary slightly depending on thickness of the fillets).
Discard the skin and flake the salmon into large pieces.
Divide between the tortillas and serve with chosen toppings.

Notes

To Oven Cook: 180C/350F on a baking tray, uncovered, for 10 to 12 minutes until cooked through

To Pan Fry: Heat a little oil in a pan over medium heat. Add the salmon skin side down. After 4 minutes, flip and cook a further 3-4 minutes or until cooked through.

Salmon Fillets - I use individual 110 gram skin-on fillets and find the skin peels off easily once cooked. Use skinless if you prefer. You could use one larger piece of salmon fillet but may need to adjust cooking time.
Cajun Seasoning - I love this one but you can use your favourite or make your own.
Brown Sugar - Optional but I find this helps to caramelise the seasoning and give the salmon a nice tasty crust. It's not too sweet, the sugar helps to balance out the strong flavours from the Cajun seasoning. You can skip the sugar if you prefer but I promise it's worth adding.
To Serve - tortillas, guacamole and taco slaw

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