Air Fryer Salmon Tacos (Printer-Friendly)

Crispy air-fried salmon with zesty slaw in warm corn tortillas for a quick, healthy dinner.

# What You'll Need:

→ For the Salmon

01 - 4 salmon fillets (about 4 oz each), skinless
02 - 1 tablespoon olive oil
03 - 1 teaspoon chili powder
04 - 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
05 - 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
06 - 1/2 teaspoon salt

→ For the Slaw

07 - 2 cups shredded cabbage (red or green)
08 - 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
09 - 1/4 cup plain Greek yogurt
10 - 1 tablespoon lime juice
11 - 1/4 teaspoon salt (optional, to taste)
12 - Freshly ground black pepper, to taste

→ For Serving

13 - 8 small corn tortillas

# Method:

01 - Pat the salmon fillets dry with paper towels. Rub each fillet with olive oil, then season evenly with chili powder, garlic powder, smoked paprika, and salt.
02 - Preheat the air fryer to 400°F for 2 minutes.
03 - While the air fryer preheats, prepare the slaw: In a medium bowl, combine shredded cabbage, chopped cilantro, Greek yogurt, lime juice, and a pinch of salt and pepper. Toss well to coat evenly; set aside.
04 - Place the salmon fillets in the air fryer basket in a single layer. Air fry for 8-10 minutes, or until the salmon is cooked through and flakes easily with a fork. Cooking time may vary depending on fillet thickness.
05 - While the salmon cooks, warm the corn tortillas in a dry skillet or microwave until pliable.
06 - Flake the cooked salmon into large pieces. Assemble the tacos: layer salmon onto each tortilla, top generously with slaw, and garnish with extra cilantro or a squeeze of lime if desired. Serve immediately.

# Expert Suggestions:

01 -
  • The air fryer creates perfectly crispy edges without the mess of panfrying or waiting for the oven
  • That creamy slaw balances the warm, spiced salmon like they were made for each other
  • Everything comes together in 25 minutes but tastes like you spent way more effort
02 -
  • Salmon continues cooking after it leaves the air fryer so pull it when theres still a tiny translucency in the center
  • Letting the slaw sit for at least 10 minutes transforms it from crunchy veggies to a cohesive topping
  • Crowding the air fryer basket creates steam instead of crisp so work in batches if needed
03 -
  • Room temperature salmon cooks more evenly so pull it from the fridge fifteen minutes before starting
  • Invest in a good fish spatula for the most delicate flaking without destroying those beautiful pieces
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