Description
Air Fryer Salmon Tacos with Slaw offer a vibrant, flavorful, and quick-to-prepare meal. Crispy salmon fillets paired with a fresh, crunchy slaw create a perfect balance of textures and colors, making these tacos ideal for a weeknight dinner or casual occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Salmon
- 4 fresh skin-on salmon fillets (about 6 oz each)
- 2 tbsp olive oil (natural)
- 1 tsp smoked paprika (natural)
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- Salt, to taste
- Black pepper, to taste
For the Slaw
- 2 cups cabbage, thinly sliced (red or green)
- 1 cup shredded carrots
- 1/4 cup plant-based mayonnaise
- 2 tbsp apple cider vinegar (natural)
- 1 tbsp maple syrup (natural)
- Salt, to taste
- Black pepper, to taste
For the Tacos and Garnishes
- 8 small corn or flour tortillas
- Fresh cilantro leaves, for garnish
- Optional: thinly sliced jalapeño
Instructions
- Prepare the Salmon: Pat the salmon fillets dry with paper towels. In a small bowl, combine olive oil, smoked paprika, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Brush the seasoning mixture evenly over the salmon fillets to ensure full coverage for crispiness and flavor.
- Air Fry the Salmon: Place the salmon fillets skin-side down in the air fryer basket, ensuring they are not touching or crowded. Air fry at 400°F (about 200°C) for 8-10 minutes until the skin is crispy and the salmon flakes easily with a fork.
- Make the Slaw: While the salmon cooks, thinly slice cabbage and shred carrots. In a medium bowl, whisk together plant-based mayonnaise, apple cider vinegar, maple syrup, salt, and pepper until smooth. Toss the vegetables in the dressing until well coated and crisp.
- Warm the Tortillas: Gently warm the tortillas on a hot skillet or in the microwave until soft and pliable, ready for assembling the tacos.
- Assemble the Tacos: Break the cooked salmon into bite-sized pieces and place on the warmed tortillas. Top generously with the crunchy slaw, then garnish with fresh cilantro and optional sliced jalapeños for a spicy touch.
Notes
- Patting the salmon dry before seasoning helps achieve crispy skin.
- Do not overcrowd the air fryer basket to ensure even cooking and crispiness.
- Use fresh, crunchy vegetables for the best texture contrast in the slaw.
- Adjust the amount of apple cider vinegar in the slaw dressing to taste for desired acidity.
- Assemble the tacos immediately before serving to keep tortillas from becoming soggy.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Appetizers
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving (2 tacos)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: Air fryer, salmon tacos, slaw, quick dinner, healthy meal, plant-based mayonnaise, smoky paprika
