Air Fryer Salmon Tacos With Slaw (Printable Version)

Crispy air-fried salmon with zesty slaw in warm corn tortillas for a quick, healthy dinner.

# Ingredient List:

→ For the Salmon

01 - 4 salmon fillets (about 4 oz each), skinless
02 - 1 tablespoon olive oil
03 - 1 teaspoon chili powder
04 - 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
05 - 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
06 - 1/2 teaspoon salt

→ For the Slaw

07 - 2 cups shredded cabbage (red or green)
08 - 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
09 - 1/4 cup plain Greek yogurt
10 - 1 tablespoon lime juice
11 - 1/4 teaspoon salt (optional, to taste)
12 - Freshly ground black pepper, to taste

→ For Serving

13 - 8 small corn tortillas

# Directions:

01 - Pat the salmon fillets dry with paper towels. Rub each fillet with olive oil, then season evenly with chili powder, garlic powder, smoked paprika, and salt.
02 - Preheat the air fryer to 400°F for 2 minutes.
03 - In a medium bowl, combine shredded cabbage, chopped cilantro, Greek yogurt, lime juice, and a pinch of salt and pepper. Toss well to coat evenly; set aside.
04 - Place the salmon fillets in the air fryer basket in a single layer. Air fry for 8–10 minutes, or until the salmon is cooked through and flakes easily with a fork.
05 - While the salmon cooks, warm the corn tortillas in a dry skillet or microwave until pliable.
06 - Flake the cooked salmon into large pieces. Assemble the tacos: layer salmon onto each tortilla, top generously with slaw, and garnish with extra cilantro or a squeeze of lime if desired.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • The air fryer creates perfectly seasoned salmon in under ten minutes without heating up your kitchen or requiring any cooking skills whatsoever
  • That creamy zesty slaw cuts through the rich salmon and transforms simple ingredients into something that feels special enough for guests but casual enough for Tuesday
02 -
  • Overcrowding the air fryer basket results in steamed salmon instead of crispy edges, so cook in two batches if needed
  • Let the slaw sit for at least ten minutes before serving so the cabbage softens slightly and the flavors have time to develop
03 -
  • Buy frozen salmon fillets when they are on sale and thaw them in the refrigerator overnight for budget-friendly meals
  • If your tortillas crack when folding, try brushing them lightly with water and warming for another thirty seconds
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