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Air Fryer Salmon Tacos with Slaw

Air fryer salmon tacos with cabbage slaw and lime on a white plate
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Quick, healthy, and flavorful dinner option. Crispy salmon fillets cooked in the air fryer and served in warm tortillas with refreshing cabbage slaw and creamy sauce.

Ingredients

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  • 4 salmon fillets (about 4 oz each, roughly 1 inch thick), skinless
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 2 cups shredded cabbage (red or green)
  • 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
  • 1/4 cup plain Greek yogurt
  • 1 tablespoon lime juice
  • 8 small corn tortillas

Instructions

  1. Preheat the air fryer to 400°F (200°C). Pat the salmon fillets thoroughly dry with paper towels.
  2. In a small bowl, mix olive oil, chili powder, garlic powder, smoked paprika, and salt. Brush the mixture generously over all sides of the salmon fillets.
  3. Place the salmon fillets in the air fryer basket in a single layer, ensuring they are not touching. Cook for 8-10 minutes, or until the salmon flakes easily with a fork and reaches 145°F internal temperature.
  4. While the salmon cooks, combine shredded cabbage, cilantro, Greek yogurt, and lime juice in a large bowl. Toss until well mixed and let sit for 5-10 minutes.
  5. Warm the corn tortillas in a dry skillet over medium heat for 30 seconds per side, or microwave wrapped in damp paper towel for 20-30 seconds.
  6. Once salmon is done, let rest for 1 minute, then use a fork to flake it into large, bite-sized pieces.
  7. Divide the flaked salmon among the warm tortillas and top with cabbage slaw. Serve immediately.

Notes

  • Can use skin-on salmon fillets. Just peel the skin off after cooking. Frozen salmon works too – thaw completely first, then add 1-2 minutes to cooking time.
  • Let slaw sit 5-10 minutes before serving for best flavor as cabbage softens and flavors meld.
  • Don’t increase air fryer temperature above 400°F or salmon will dry out.
  • Store salmon and slaw separately in airtight containers up to 2 days. Do not assemble tacos in advance.

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