Air Fryer Salmon and Avocado Salad
Air fryers are the latest and greatest kitchen appliance, and for good reason. They're a quick, easy, and healthy way to cook your favorite foods. This air fryer salmon and avocado salad is a perfect example. The salmon is cooked to perfection in the air fryer, and the avocado, cherry tomatoes, red onion, and cilantro add a bright and refreshing flavor. This salad is perfect for a light lunch or dinner, and it's also a great way to use up leftover salmon.
I first came up with this recipe when I was looking for a quick and easy way to cook salmon. I had tried baking salmon in the oven before, but it always seemed to come out dry and overcooked. I decided to try cooking salmon in the air fryer, and I was amazed at how well it turned out. The salmon was cooked perfectly, and it was so moist and flavorful. I decided to add avocado, cherry tomatoes, red onion, and cilantro to the salad for a bright and refreshing flavor. This salad is now one of my favorite ways to cook salmon, and I'm sure you'll love it too.
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Prep time: 10 | Cook time: 12 | Serves: 4
Ingredients
  • 1 pound salmon fillet, skin-on
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 avocado, peeled and sliced
  • 1/2 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
  • 1/4 cup red onion, thinly sliced
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
Instructions
  1. Preheat the air fryer to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
  2. Pat the salmon fillet dry with paper towels.
  3. Rub the salmon fillet with olive oil, salt, and pepper.
  4. Place the salmon fillet in the air fryer basket and cook for 10-12 minutes, or until cooked through.
  5. Remove the salmon fillet from the air fryer and let it rest for 5 minutes before flaking.
  6. In a large bowl, combine the salmon, avocado, cherry tomatoes, red onion, and cilantro.
  7. Toss to combine.
  8. Serve immediately.
Why It Works
  • The air fryer cooks the salmon quickly and evenly, resulting in a perfectly cooked piece of fish.
  • The avocado, cherry tomatoes, red onion, and cilantro add a bright and refreshing flavor to the salad.
  • This salad is a great way to use up leftover salmon.