Cajun Air Fryer Salmon

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This air fryer salmon is full of flavor with a hint of sweetness. It's moist, delicious, and ready in under 10 minutes. If using an unsalted Cajun seasoning, you may want to season the fillets with salt before serving. I like to use a Misto sprayer with oil, but feel free to use regular cooking spray. For best results, use 1-inch-thick, center-cut fillets.

Submitted by France C
Updated on November 17, 2023
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Prep Time:
10 mins
Cook Time:
10 mins
Additional Time:
5 mins
Total Time:
25 mins
Servings:
2
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Ingredients

  • cooking spray

  • 1 tablespoon Cajun seasoning

  • 1 teaspoon brown sugar

  • 2 (6 ounce) skin-on salmon fillets

Directions

  1. Gather all ingredients. Preheat the air fryer to 390 degrees F (200 degrees C).

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  2. Rinse and dry salmon fillets with a paper towel. Mist fillets with cooking spray.

    two salmon filets on a white plate being sprayed with oil.

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  3. Mix together Cajun seasoning and brown sugar in a small bowl until combined; spread onto a plate.

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  4. Press fillets, flesh-side down, into seasoning mixture.

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  5. Spray the basket of the air fryer with cooking spray and place salmon fillets skin-side down. Mist salmon again lightly with cooking spray.

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  6. Close the lid and cook in the preheated air fryer for 8 minutes. Remove from the air fryer and let rest for 2 minutes before serving.

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Recipe Tip

Increase the cook time by 1 to 2 minutes if you prefer your salmon slightly more done. Do not overcook, as it will dry out the salmon.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

327 Calories
19g Fat
4g Carbs
34g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 2
Calories 327
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 19g 24%
Saturated Fat 4g 19%
Cholesterol 99mg 33%
Sodium 811mg 35%
Total Carbohydrate 4g 1%
Dietary Fiber 0g 1%
Total Sugars 2g
Protein 34g 67%
Vitamin C 7mg 7%
Calcium 22mg 2%
Iron 1mg 3%
Potassium 655mg 14%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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