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air fryer cajun salmon: Close up of juicy air fryer cajun salmon with a crispy spice crust and moist pink interior.

Juicy Cajun Air Fryer Salmon Recipe

Chef Marcus
Get perfectly seasoned, flaky salmon in minutes with this Air Fryer Healthy & Lean recipe. The ideal quick, healthy dinner solution.
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine American
Servings 4 servings
Calories 350 kcal

Equipment

  • Air Fryer
  • Small Mixing Bowl

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients

  • 4 salmon fillets skinless, about 6 oz each
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tbsp Cajun seasoning low sodium
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp paprika
  • 0.5 tsp salt
  • 0.25 tsp black pepper

Instructions
 

  • In a small bowl, mix the olive oil, Cajun seasoning, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and pepper to create a spice paste.
  • Pat the salmon fillets dry and rub the Cajun spice paste evenly over each piece.
  • Preheat your air fryer to 400°F (200°C) for 3 minutes.
  • Place salmon fillets in the air fryer basket in a single layer, leaving space between them.
  • Cook for 8-10 minutes, depending on thickness, until the salmon is opaque and flakes easily.
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