Description
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 (4-6 ounce) salmon filets
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 teaspoons cajun seasoning
- 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
Instructions
- Combine the Cajun Seasoning with the olive oil and set aside.
- Pat the salmon dry with a clean paper towel, then brush the salmon all over with the seasoning.
- Preheat the air fryer to 400 degrees F and spray it with some cooking spray to prevent sticking. Place the salmon into the air fryer basket and cook it at 400 degrees for 8 minutes.
- Once it is done, remove it from the air fryer and serve it immediately with your favorite sides.
Notes
- Use salmon filets that are 4-6 ounces each. I like to make 4 at a time and use the rest as my meal prep for the week.
- Dry the salmon with a clean paper towel before you season it. This will allow the seasoning to stick better and it get’s the salmon nice and crispy around the edges when it cooks.
- Check the salmon around 6 minutes to make sure you don’t need to adjust the cook time.
- To store this salmon, let it cool completely after cooking it then transfer it to an airtight container and keep it in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. You can easily reheat portions in the microwave or in the air fryer at 350 degrees for 2-3 minutes.
- To make this recipe in the oven: Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F and place the seasoned salmon onto a baking tray. Bake on the top rack of the oven for 8-10 minutes.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 minutes
- Category: healthy dinner ideas
- Method: Air Fryer
- Cuisine: American
