Description
Air Fryer Spicy Hasselback Salmon is a delightful dish that marries the rich flavors of tender salmon with a zesty, spicy seasoning. This innovative recipe uses the hasselback technique to allow seasonings to infuse into each layer of fish, creating a visually stunning and mouthwatering meal. Perfect for busy weeknights or special gatherings, this quick prep dish will impress your family and friends without the hassle.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 skin-on salmon fillets (6 oz each)
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp chili powder
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- ? tsp kosher salt
- ? tsp black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat the air fryer to 375?F (190?C) for about five minutes.
- On a cutting board, place the salmon fillets and make evenly spaced cuts along the top of each fillet, being careful not to slice all the way through.
- In a small bowl, mix olive oil, chili powder, garlic powder, lemon juice, salt, and pepper. Brush this mixture generously over the salmon fillets.
- Place seasoned fillets in the air fryer basket skin-side down and cook for 12-15 minutes or until cooked through and flaky.
- Garnish with extra lemon juice or herbs as desired and serve with your favorite side dishes.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 salmon fillet (170g)
- Calories: 367
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 0g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 37g
- Cholesterol: 90mg