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Air Fryer Salmon

A delicious orange marinated salmon fillet full of flavour using simple ingredients all cooked in the air fryer!
Prep Time3 minutes
Cook Time7 minutes
Marinating Time30 minutes
Total Time40 minutes
Course: Dinner, Lunch, Main Course
Cuisine: American, British
Diet: Gluten Free
Servings: 2
Author: James Wythe

Equipment

Ingredients

  • 1/2 juice orange
  • 1/2 orange zest
  • 1 tbsp tamari
  • 1 tsp ginger paste
  • 1 clove garlic
  • 500 g salmon fillet (x2 salmon fillets)

Instructions

  • Firstly, in an air tight container add the orange juice, orange zest, tamari, ginger paste and crushed garlic and then add the salmon fillets
  • Then, add the lid to the container and shake to ensure all the marinade coats the salmon fillets. Marinade in the fridge for a minimum of 30 minutes.
  • After 30 minutes, place in the air fryer and cook at 205C / 400F for 8 minutes.

Notes

Step-by-Step Photos: My blog post includes helpful step-by-step photos to help guide you through making this recipe.
Substitutions & Variations: I have included a list of these in the post above.
To Store: In the fridge for up to 2 days. It is just as delicious the next day or a couple of days after that! 
To Freeze: I wouldn’t recommend freezing this recipe.
Tip 1: Slice the salmon fillets with a sharp knife to give a clean look. 
Tip 2: The longer you marinade the salmon the better.
Tip 3: You could also marinade the salmon fillets in reusable bags.

Nutrition

Calories: 365kcal | Carbohydrates: 1g | Protein: 51g | Fat: 16g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Fiber: 0.4g | Sugar: 0.2g