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Spicy Air Fryer Salmon Tacos You'll Want On Repeat

Spicy Air Fryer Salmon Tacos You'll Want On Repeat

Crispy air-fried salmon with a spicy seasoning blend served in warm tortillas with fresh toppings for an easy weeknight dinner.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 27 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Air Fryer Recipes
Cuisine: American
Calories: 385

Ingredients
  

  • 1.5 lbs salmon fillets skin removed, cut into chunks
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1 teaspoon cumin
  • 0.5 teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 8 small flour or corn tortillas warmed
  • 2 cups shredded cabbage
  • 0.5 cup sour cream or Greek yogurt
  • 1 lime cut into wedges
  • 0.25 cup fresh cilantro chopped

Method
 

  1. Pat the salmon fillets dry with paper towels and cut into bite-sized chunks. Place in a bowl and drizzle with olive oil.
  2. In a small bowl, combine chili powder, smoked paprika, cumin, cayenne pepper, garlic powder, and salt. Sprinkle the spice mixture over the salmon chunks and toss gently to coat evenly.
  3. Preheat your air fryer to 400 degrees Fahrenheit for 3 minutes.
  4. Place the seasoned salmon chunks in a single layer in the air fryer basket. Cook for 10-12 minutes, shaking the basket halfway through, until the salmon is cooked through and slightly crispy on the edges.
  5. While the salmon cooks, warm the tortillas in a dry skillet or wrap them in foil and heat in the oven for a few minutes until soft and pliable.
  6. Place the cooked salmon on the warmed tortillas. Top with shredded cabbage, a dollop of sour cream or Greek yogurt, and fresh cilantro.
  7. Serve immediately with lime wedges on the side for squeezing over the tacos. Enjoy while hot and crispy.

Nutrition

Calories: 385kcalCarbohydrates: 28gProtein: 32gFat: 16gSodium: 720mgFiber: 4g

Notes

For best results, make sure not to overcrowd the air fryer basket as this will prevent the salmon from getting crispy. If your salmon fillets have skin, remove it before cutting into chunks for easier eating. Adjust the cayenne pepper amount based on your heat preference - reduce to a quarter teaspoon for mild or increase to three-quarters teaspoon for extra spicy tacos.

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