Air-Fried Cajun Salmon Fillets
Air-Fried Cajun Salmon Fillets balance gentle heat with a hint of caramelized sweetness from brown sugar, creating tender fish with a lightly crisp exterior. The spice rub highlights the salmon’s rich flavor without overpowering it. Perfect for a quick weeknight dinner or a protein-packed lunch, this dish shines with a squeeze of lemon and a simple side.
- Prep10 mins
- Cook10 mins
- Serves2
- DifficultyEasy
- 1
Assemble all ingredients. Preheat the air fryer to 390 degrees F (200 degrees C).
- 2
Rinse the salmon fillets and pat them dry with a paper towel. Lightly mist the fillets with cooking spray.
- 3
Combine Cajun seasoning and brown sugar in a small bowl until well mixed; spread the mixture on a plate.
- 4
Press the fillets, flesh-side down, into the seasoning mixture.
- 5
Spray the air fryer basket with cooking spray and set the salmon fillets in skin-side down. Lightly mist the salmon again with cooking spray.
- 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.
- Calories 239.67 kcal Moderate
- Protein 37.94 g Good Source
- Carbs 3.2 g Moderate
- Total Fat 8.02 g Moderate
- Saturated Fat 1.55 g Moderate
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source
- Cholesterol 91.81 mg High
- Sodium 180.73 mg Moderate
- Fiber 0.0 g Low Source
- Sugar 1.96 g Low Source
- Added Sugar 0.0 g Low Source
- Calcium 15.3 mg Low Source
- Iron 0.73 mg Low Source
- Potassium 622.22 mg Moderate
- Vitamin A 24.99 mcg_rae Low Source
- Vitamin C 0.0 mg Low Source
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
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About This Recipe
Air Fried Cajun Salmon Fillets is a Cajun and Creole dinner recipe made with 4 ingredients. It takes about 20 mins, serves 2, and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Brown Sugar, Cajun Seasoning, Cooking Spray, and Salmon. Each serving provides about 239.67 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Air-Fried Cajun Salmon Fillets?
- It is a Cajun and Creole recipe made with 4 ingredients, usually served for dinner or lunch.
- What is Air-Fried Cajun Salmon Fillets made of?
- The main ingredients are Brown Sugar, Cajun Seasoning, Cooking Spray, Salmon. The full list of 4 is above.
- What goes well with Air-Fried Cajun Salmon Fillets?
- Explore these Cajun and Creole side-dish recipes.
- How long does it take to make Air-Fried Cajun Salmon Fillets?
- About 20 mins in total: 10 mins to prepare and 10 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 239.67 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Air-Fried Cajun Salmon Fillets easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 4 ingredients and 6 steps.
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