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Sweet + Spicy Air Fryer Salmon
Cajun seasoning, cayenne pepper and brown sugar create a savory sweet, caramelized topping on flakey, perfectly cooked salmon ready in 10 minutes!
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Prep Time
5
minutes
mins
Cook Time
10
minutes
mins
Total Time
15
minutes
mins
Course
Main Course
Cuisine
American
Servings
2
Ingredients
1x
2x
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12
oz.
salmon
or two 6-oz. filets
1
tsp.
cajun seasoning
I like Tony's
½
tsp.
cayenne pepper
1½
tsp.
brown sugar
½
tsp.
kosher salt
¼
tsp.
black pepper
lemon slices for spritzing
Instructions
Preheat air fryer to 390º degrees by adding a few minutes to your 10 minute timer.
Prep the salmon by rinsing then patting dry with a paper towel.
Mix together all seasonings in a small bowl, then sprinkle them onto salmon.
Place into air fryer and cook for 10 minutes, or until top is golden and salmon is flakey.
Finish salmon with a spritz of lemon then serve immediately!
Keyword
air fryer, brown sugar, cajun, salmon, sweet potatoes
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