Best 5 Cajun Air Fryer Salmon Recipes
Cajun air fryer salmon is a healthy and delicious way to enjoy this popular fish. The air fryer cooks the salmon quickly and evenly, without the need for oil or butter, resulting in a crispy outer layer and a tender, juicy interior. The Cajun seasoning adds a flavorful kick to the salmon, making it a perfect choice for a weeknight meal or a special occasion.
Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!
CAJUN AIR FRYER SALMON
Full of flavor with a hint of sweetness, this moist and delicious salmon is ready in under 10 minutes! You may want to add salt before serving if you are using an unsalted Cajun seasoning. I like to use a Misto® sprayer with my own oil, but feel free to use regular cooking spray. For best results, use center-cut fillets that are about an inch thick.
Provided by France C
Categories Main Dish Recipes Seafood Main Dish Recipes Salmon Salmon Fillet Recipes
Time 20m
Yield 2
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- 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. Combine Cajun seasoning and brown sugar in a small bowl. Sprinkle onto a plate. Press flesh sides of fillets into the 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.
- Cook for 8 minutes. Remove from air fryer and let rest for 2 minutes before serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 327.1 calories, Carbohydrate 4 g, Cholesterol 99.1 mg, Fat 18.5 g, Fiber 0.3 g, Protein 33.7 g, SaturatedFat 3.7 g, Sodium 810.8 mg, Sugar 2.2 g
AIR FRYER CAJUN SALMON
This uber-simple recipe packs SO MUCH flavor thanks to juicy, perfectly cooked salmon and your favorite Cajun seasoning blend. You'll find yourself putting Cajun seasoning on everything! Season the salmon really generously for optimum results - this is a lot like "blackened salmon" that you'd order at a restaurant - minus being cooked in tons of oil or butter!
Provided by Caroline Chambers
Categories Dinner
Time 15m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- Rinse and dry salmon fillets with a clean towel. Coat fillets generously on both sides with oil spray. Season with cajun seasoning. Many cajun seasoning blends include salt, so be sure to check yours before adding salt. Place salmon fillets skin-side-down in air fryer basket. Cook on 360°F (182°C) until fish flakes easily with a fork, 8 to 10 minutes (for medium to well done).
10 MINUTE AIR FRYER CAJUN SALMON
This simple Air Fryer Cajun Salmon is the perfect busy weeknight dinner. It is made with only 4 ingredients in less than 10 minutes, thanks to the air fryer.
Provided by Amy
Categories healthy dinner ideas
Time 13m
Yield 2
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Combine the Cajun Seasoning with the olive oil and set aside.
- Pat the salmon dry with a clean paper towel, then brush the salmon all over with the seasoning.
- Preheat the air fryer to 400 degrees F and spray it with some cooking spray to prevent sticking. Place the salmon into the air fryer basket and cook it at 400 degrees for 8 minutes.
- Once it is done, remove it from the air fryer and serve it immediately with your favorite sides.
Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1, Calories 210 calories, Sugar 0 g, Sodium 2704.8 mg, Fat 12.3 g, SaturatedFat 1.9 g, TransFat 0 g, Carbohydrate 0.2 g, Fiber 0.1 g, Protein 25.3 g, Cholesterol 57.9 mg
AIR-FRYER SALMON WITH MAPLE-DIJON GLAZE
Being landlocked in the Midwest, my kids always thought they disliked fish. This air-fryer salmon dish definitely changed their minds! I cook it on the grill a lot in the summer months, but found that it is just as tasty and more convenient in the air fryer, especially on those busy days! -Jill Fisher, Portland, Indiana
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 25m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Preheat air fryer to 400°. Meanwhile, in a small saucepan melt butter over medium-high heat. Add maple syrup, mustard, lemon juice and minced garlic. Reduce heat and simmer until mixture thickens slightly, 2-3 minutes. Remove from heat; set aside. Drizzle olive oil over salmon and sprinkle with salt and pepper. Place fish in a single layer in air fryer basket. Cook until fish is lightly browned and just beginning to flake easily with a fork, 5-7 minutes. Drizzle with sauce right before serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 329 calories, Fat 23g fat (8g saturated fat), Cholesterol 80mg cholesterol, Sodium 365mg sodium, Carbohydrate 11g carbohydrate (9g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 19g protein.
CAJUN BLACKENED SALMON RECIPE BY TASTY
Here's what you need: olive oil, salmon fillets, paprika, dried oregano, dried thyme, cayenne pepper, brown sugar, salt, pepper, avocados, mango, red onion, red chili, fresh parsley, salt, pepper, olive oil, lime juice
Provided by Chloe Olivia Morgan
Categories Dinner
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 18
Steps:
- In a small bowl, combine all the Cajun spice rub ingredients and stir.
- Place the salmon fillets on a cutting board and rub the olive oil over all sides of the salmon fillets.
- Sprinkle the spice rub over the salmon, using your hands to ensure all sides are covered.
- Cook on a BBQ over a medium to high heat for 2 minutes per side. The outside should start to blacken and crisp, leaving the salmon juicy inside.
- Once the salmon is cooked set aside.
- In a large bowl, add all of the salsa ingredients and stir well.
- Serve the salmon with an extra sprinkling of parsley alongside the salsa.
- Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 566 calories, Carbohydrate 28 grams, Fat 38 grams, Fiber 9 grams, Protein 28 grams, Sugar 15 grams
Tips:
- Choose the freshest salmon you can find. Fresh salmon will have a bright pink color and a firm texture. Avoid salmon that is dull in color or has a slimy texture.
- Season the salmon well. Cajun seasoning is a great way to add flavor to salmon. You can also use other seasonings, such as salt, pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder.
- Preheat your air fryer. This will help to ensure that the salmon cooks evenly.
- Cook the salmon in a single layer. This will help to prevent the salmon from sticking together and ensure that it cooks evenly.
- Cook the salmon until it is cooked through. The salmon should be cooked until it is opaque and flakes easily with a fork.
- Let the salmon rest for a few minutes before serving. This will help to keep the salmon moist and juicy.
Conclusion:
Air fryer salmon is a quick and easy way to cook salmon. It is also a healthy way to cook salmon, as it uses less oil than other cooking methods. Cajun seasoning is a great way to add flavor to salmon, but you can also use other seasonings, such as salt, pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder. Experiment with different seasonings to find the one that you like best.
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