This air fryer mango ginger salmon is a quick and easy weeknight meal that's packed with flavor. The salmon is cooked to perfection in the air fryer, and the mango ginger topping adds a delicious sweet and spicy flavor. Serve this salmon with your favorite sides for a complete meal.
I first developed this recipe when I was looking for a way to cook salmon in the air fryer. I wanted something that was quick and easy, but also flavorful. I experimented with different combinations of spices and ingredients, and finally settled on this combination of mango, ginger, garlic, and black pepper. The result is a salmon that is cooked to perfection in the air fryer, with a delicious sweet and spicy flavor. I've served this salmon to my friends and family, and it has always been a hit.
Prep time: 10 | Cook time: 12 | Serves: 2
Ingredients
1 pound salmon fillet, skin-on
1/2 cup unsweetened coconut flakes
1/4 cup chopped fresh mango
1 tablespoon minced fresh ginger
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon olive oil
Instructions
Preheat air fryer to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
Line the air fryer basket with parchment paper.
In a small bowl, combine the coconut flakes, mango, ginger, garlic powder, black pepper, and salt.
Drizzle the olive oil over the salmon fillet and sprinkle with the coconut mixture.
Place the salmon fillet in the air fryer basket and cook for 10-12 minutes, or until cooked through.
Serve immediately.
Why It Works
The air fryer cooks the salmon quickly and evenly, resulting in a perfectly cooked fish.
The mango ginger topping adds a delicious sweet and spicy flavor to the salmon.
This recipe is easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste preferences.