Air Fryer Salmon Tacos With Slaw (Printable Version)

Crispy air-fried salmon meets tangy cabbage slaw in warm corn tortillas for a quick, satisfying meal.

# Needed Ingredients:

→ For the Salmon

01 - 4 salmon fillets (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

# Steps:

01 - Pat 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 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 salmon fillets in air fryer basket in a single layer. Air fry for 8-10 minutes, or until salmon is cooked through and flakes easily with a fork. Cooking time may vary depending on fillet thickness.
05 - While salmon cooks, warm corn tortillas in a dry skillet or microwave until pliable.
06 - Flake cooked salmon into large pieces. Layer salmon onto each tortilla, top generously with slaw, and garnish with extra cilantro or a squeeze of lime if desired. Serve immediately.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • The air fryer gives you perfectly crispy salmon without the mess of pan-frying or heating up your oven
  • These tacos come together in 25 minutes but taste like something from a coastal taco stand
02 -
  • Different air fryer models cook differently, so start checking your salmon at 8 minutes to avoid overcooking
  • The slaw gets better as it sits, so make it first and let those flavors meld while the salmon cooks
03 -
  • Let the salmon rest for 2 minutes after air frying, this makes it easier to flake without falling apart completely
  • A squeeze of fresh lime over the finished tacos brightens all the flavors
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