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Close-up of golden-brown, crispy air fryer salmon bites seasoned with spices.

Crispy Air Fryer Salmon with 3 Sauces

This recipe makes crispy air fryer salmon with a flavorful spice rub. It's a quick, high-protein meal perfect for weeknight dinners.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 8 minutes
Total Time 18 minutes
Servings: 4 people
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 lb. salmon Remove skin if present
  • 1 tablespoon brown sugar
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon cornstarch
  • 3/4 teaspoon coarse kosher salt or 1/2 teaspoon table salt
  • 2–3 teaspoons avocado or olive oil

Equipment

  • Air fryer

Method
 

  1. Remove the skin from your salmon, if it has skin. Pat with paper towels so the surface is mostly dry. Cut your salmon into cubes, 1 to 2 inches each.
  2. Mix the spices together in a small bowl.
  3. Toss your salmon cubes in the spices and oil. Mix well.
  4. Place your salmon pieces in the air fryer and spread them out so they are not overlapping. Air fry at 400 degrees F (200 degrees C) for 8 minutes.
  5. The salmon should be textured and golden on the outside, and juicy on the inside. It should flake easily with a fork. For a medium doneness, cook for 6–7 minutes.

Notes

This recipe is for urban foragers and city-based keto enthusiasts who love quick, high-protein meals. They are home cooks looking to elevate weeknight dinners while experimenting with bold flavors. The original recipe mentioned three sauces: a tangy sumac yogurt, a herbaceous wild-mint pesto, and a quick fermented garlic emulsion.

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