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Three very colourful Air Fryer Salmon Tacos with Mango Slaw & Avocado Crema.

Air Fryer Salmon Tacos

If you’re looking to impress with a quick, easy and incredibly delicious meal, then you need to check out this recipe.
The salmon is first dry brined in a 2 to 1 ratio of salt & sugar. This improves both the taste and texture of the fish.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 9 minutes
Inactive Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 29 minutes
Course Dinner, Entree, Lunch, Main Course
Cuisine Mexican
Servings 6 tacos

Ingredients
  

Salmon Tacos

  • 6 x 2.5 ounce wild caught coho salmon fillets
  • 6 medium sized tortillas 6 to 7 inches
  • 1 jalapeño finely sliced, optional

Salt-sugar Brine (optional but recommended)

  • ¼ cup kosher salt
  • ⅛ cup sugar

Seasoning

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • ½ teaspoon paprika
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon black pepper
  • ¼ teaspoon onion powder
  • ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • ¼ teaspoon dried oregano

Mango Slaw

  • 1 mango diced
  • 1 red pepper diced
  • ¼ red cabbage thinly sliced
  • ½ sweet onion diced
  • 2 tablespoons cilantro chopped
  • 1 lime juiced
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • Salt & freshly ground pepper to taste

Avocado Crema

  • 1 large jalapeño pepper ribs and seeds removed roughly chopped
  • 1 avocado
  • 1 cup fresh cilantro leaves
  • 1 clove garlic peeled and roughly chopped
  • 3 tablespoons sour cream
  • 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
  • ½ lime juice of
  • ⅓ cup water
  • ½ teaspoon each salt and black pepper

Instructions
 

Brine the Salmon

  • Use paper towels to pat the fish pieces dry.
  • Mix the salt and sugar for the brine, then cover the fish with the mixture.
  • Refrigerate uncovered for 1 hour.
  • While the salmon brines, make the slaw and crema.

To Make the Mango Slaw

  • Add all the slaw ingredients to a bowl, and toss to combine.
  • Refrigerate until ready to serve.

To Make the Avocado Crema

  • Add all the crema ingredients to a blender or food processor, and blitz until smooth.
  • Refrigerate until ready to serve.

Rinse the Salmon

  • Fill a large bowl with cold water.
  • Remove the salmon from the refrigerator and rinse the salt-sugar brine off the salmon.
  • Dry the salmon well with paper towels.

Season the Salmon

  • In a small bowl, mix the dried spices together. Rub the seasonings evenly into all sides of the salmon.

Cook the Salmon

  • Preheat the air fryer to 400°F
  • Arrange salmon pieces in the air fryer with space between them.
  • Lightly spray (or drizzle) with olive oil.
  • Air fry for 6 to 9 minutes, depending on the thickness of the salmon and preferred doneness. You can test if the fish flakes easily with a fork and peek at the interior.

To Serve

  • Warm the tortillas, then fill with a couple of spoonfuls of the slaw. Add a few jalapeño slices, then finish with a drizzle of the crema!

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