Cajun Air Fryer Salmon

Prep Time:
10 mins

Cook Time:
10 mins

Additional Time:
5 mins

Total Time:
25 mins

Servings:
2

Ingredients

Directions

Gather all ingredients. Preheat the air fryer to 390 degrees F (200 degrees C).

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Rinse and dry salmon fillets with a paper towel. Mist fillets with cooking spray.

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Mix together Cajun seasoning and brown sugar in a small bowl until combined; spread onto a plate.

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Press fillets, flesh-side down, into seasoning mixture.

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Spray the basket of the air fryer with cooking spray and place salmon fillets skin-side down. Mist salmon again lightly with cooking spray.

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Close the lid and cook in the preheated air fryer for 8 minutes. Remove from the air fryer and let rest for 2 minutes before serving.

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Recipe Tip

Increase the cook time by 1 to 2 minutes if you prefer your salmon slightly more done. Do not overcook, as it will dry out the salmon.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)