15 Minute Air Fryer Salmon Tacos Recipe
This air fryer salmon tacos recipe is the perfect way to do Taco Tuesday on the healthier side. Easily made in the air fryer, the salmon comes out moist, flavorful and perfect for tacos!
Equipment
- Air Fryer We use this Ninja Max XL air fryer almost daily at our house. A fantastic cooking tool for quick dinners!
- Air Fryer Disposable Liners Helps make air fryer clean-up quick and easy. Food cooks crisply and evenly every time!
Ingredients
- 1 lb. salmon filets patted dry with paper towels
- 2 Tablespoons Homemade Taco Seasoning
- Corn or flour tortillas for serving
Toppings:
- Avocado slices
- Pico de Gallo Salsa
- Red cabbage slaw
- Fresh cilantro
- Lime wedges for fresh lime juice
Instructions
- Preheat air fryer to 370 degrees. (Preheat times for most air fryers is 3-4 minutes. Check your owners manual for the best preheat time for your air fryer.)
- Pat the salmon filets dry with paper towels. Sprinkle the filets with the homemade taco seasoning.
- Place the seasoned salmon filets into the air fryer basket (feel free to use parchment or silicone liners) and cook at 370 degrees for 7-9 minutes.
- While cooking, prepare any desired toppings.
- Remove salmon from the air fryer. Test for doneness by flaking with a fork to check the interior of the salmon filet. If the fish flakes and is no longer red on the inside it is done.
- Serve right away while warm with corn or flour tortillas and desired toppings.
Notes
For Oven Directions: Cook salmon at 400 degrees for approximately 10-12 minutes. Time can vary slightly depending on the thickness of the salmon filets used. Be sure to test for doneness by flaking with a fork.
Nutrition
Serving: 1servingsCalories: 163kcalCarbohydrates: 1gProtein: 22gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 62mgSodium: 151mgPotassium: 556mgFiber: 0.2gSugar: 0.2gVitamin A: 163IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 14mgIron: 1mg
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