Description
Delicious crispy salmon tacos made easy with an air fryer, paired with vibrant slaw and zesty lime dressing.
Ingredients
- Salmon fillets
- Taco shells or tortillas
- Olive oil
- Salt
- Pepper
- Cabbage (for shredding into slaw)
- Carrots (freshly grated)
- Lime (for dressing)
- Mayonnaise or Greek yogurt (as a base for dressing)
- Fresh cilantro (for garnish)
- Spices such as cumin and paprika for seasoning
Instructions
- Preheat the air fryer to 400°F (200°C).
- Season the salmon fillets with olive oil, salt, pepper, and spices.
- Place the salmon in the air fryer basket and cook for 10-12 minutes or until cooked through and crispy.
- While the salmon is cooking, prepare the slaw by combining shredded cabbage, grated carrots, lime juice, mayonnaise or Greek yogurt, and chopped cilantro in a bowl. Mix well to ensure the flavors meld together beautifully.
- Once the salmon is done, flake it into pieces with a fork.
- Assemble the tacos by placing the salmon in taco shells or tortillas and topping them with the zesty slaw.
- Serve immediately and enjoy your crispy salmon tacos!
Notes
For best results, ensure salmon pieces are uniform in size for even cooking. Allowing the fish to marinate in spices can enhance flavor. Store leftover salmon and slaw separately to maintain texture.