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Air Fryer Blackened Salmon Tacos with Chipotle-Lime Slaw

A close-up of a handheld salmon taco filled with blackened salmon chunks, purple cabbage slaw, and a creamy green sauce.
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Make quick, flavorful salmon tacos using your air fryer. This recipe features blackened salmon, a zesty chipotle-lime slaw, and a creamy avocado crema, perfect for a fast weeknight meal.

Ingredients

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  • 1 lb salmon fillet, skin removed and cut into 1-inch cubes
  • 1 tablespoon blackened seasoning (or mix paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, oregano, thyme, cayenne)
  • 1 teaspoon olive oil
  • 8 small corn or flour tortillas
  • For the Chipotle-Lime Slaw:
  • 2 cups shredded cabbage mix
  • 1/4 cup mayonnaise or Greek yogurt
  • 1 tablespoon lime juice
  • 1 teaspoon adobo sauce from canned chipotles (or 1/2 tsp chipotle powder)
  • 1/2 teaspoon sugar
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • For the Avocado Crema:
  • 1 ripe avocado
  • 1/4 cup sour cream or plain Greek yogurt
  • 1 tablespoon lime juice
  • 2 tablespoons water (or more, for thinning)
  • Salt to taste
  • For Topping:
  • Fresh cilantro, chopped
  • Lime wedges

Instructions

  1. Prepare the Slaw: In a medium bowl, combine the shredded cabbage, mayonnaise/yogurt, lime juice, adobo sauce, and sugar. Mix well. Season with salt and pepper. Cover and refrigerate while you prepare the salmon.
  2. Prepare the Crema: Combine the avocado, sour cream/yogurt, lime juice, and salt in a food processor or blender. Blend until smooth, adding water slowly until you reach a drizzly consistency. Set aside.
  3. Season the Salmon: Pat the salmon cubes dry. Toss them gently with the olive oil and then coat them evenly with the blackened seasoning.
  4. Air Fry the Salmon: Preheat your air fryer to 400°F (200°C). Place the seasoned salmon cubes in a single layer in the air fryer basket, taking care not to overcrowd.
  5. Cook the Salmon: Air fry for 8 to 10 minutes, or until the salmon is cooked through and flakes easily with a fork.
  6. Warm Tortillas: Warm the tortillas according to package directions (a quick warm in a dry skillet or microwave works well).
  7. Assemble Tacos: Layer each warm tortilla with a portion of the blackened salmon cubes. Top generously with the chipotle-lime slaw and drizzle with the avocado crema. Garnish with fresh cilantro and serve immediately with lime wedges.

Notes

  • If you do not have an air fryer, you can bake the salmon at 400°F for 12-15 minutes or grill it over medium-high heat until done.
  • For extra spice, add a pinch of cayenne pepper to the avocado crema.
  • Use fresh lime juice for the best flavor in both the slaw and the crema.

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