How to Make Cajun Air Fryer Salmon - A Step-by-Step Guide

Salmon is a delicious and nutritious fish that is a staple in many diets around the world. It's not only packed with protein and healthy fats, but it's also incredibly versatile and can be prepared in a variety of ways. One of the best methods for cooking salmon is using an air fryer, which produces a perfectly crispy and flavorful result every time.

For this recipe, we're going to be adding a Cajun twist to our air fryer salmon. Cajun seasoning is a popular blend of spices that origi...

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Ingredients

  • cooking spray
  • 1 tablespoon Cajun seasoning
  • 1 teaspoon brown sugar
  • 2 (6 ounce) skin-on salmon fillets

Information

  • Prep Time: 10 mins
  • Cook Time: 10 mins
  • Additional Time: 5 mins
  • Total Time: 25 mins
  • Servings: 2

  • Gather all ingredients. Preheat the air fryer to 390 degrees F (200 degrees C).
  • Rinse and dry salmon fillets with a paper towel. Mist fillets with cooking spray.
  • Mix together Cajun seasoning and brown sugar in a small bowl until combined; spread onto a plate.
  • Press fillets, flesh-side down, into seasoning mixture.
  • Spray the basket of the air fryer with cooking spray and place salmon fillets skin-side down. Mist salmon again lightly with cooking spray.
  • 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.
  • Nutrition

    327 cal.

    • Total Fat: 19g
    • Saturated Fat: 4g
    • Cholesterol: 99mg
    • Sodium: 811mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 4g
    • Dietary Fiber: 0g
    • Total Sugars: 2g
    • Protein: 34g
    • Vitamin C: 7mg
    • Calcium: 22mg
    • Iron: 1mg
    • Potassium: 655mg