Air Fryer Salmon Tacos With Slaw (Print Version)

Crispy air-fried salmon with zesty slaw in warm tortillas—a quick, healthy dinner ready in 25 minutes.

# What You'll Need:

→ 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

# How-To Steps:

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. Cooking time may vary depending on fillet thickness.
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. Serve immediately.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • The air fryer gives the salmon this perfectly crispy exterior while keeping it incredibly moist inside, like something you would order at a fancy taco spot but made in your pajamas.
  • The creamy slaw cuts through the rich salmon and adds the most satisfying crunch, making each bite feel like a complete meal.
02 -
  • The salmon will continue cooking slightly after you remove it from the air fryer, so pull it when it is just barely opaque in the center.
  • If your air fryer tends to run hot, check the salmon at 7 minutes to avoid overcooking, because dry salmon in a taco is truly a tragedy.
03 -
  • Do not overcrowd the air fryer basket or the salmon will steam instead of getting that crispy, spiced exterior.
  • Buy corn tortillas from the refrigerated section if you can find them because they warm up softer and taste much fresher.
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