Air Fryer Spicy Hasselback Salmon
This air fryer spicy hasselback salmon is a fun twist on a sushi roll and it’s perfect any night of the week.
The salmon is air fried to crispy perfection, then topped with a fresh cucumber, jalapeno, avocado salad. Dusted with sesame seeds, fresh cilantro and the BEST spicy creamy sauce, your entire family will LOVE this recipe.
Option to serve this dish over a bed of rice for a heartier meal or you can enjoy it as is. Either way, this recipe is so delicious.
Ingredients Needed for Spicy Hasselback Salmon
Salmon – You’ll need two, 6-ounce salmon filets for this recipe. Be sure to remove any pin bones and leave the skin on. Slice the salmon into 1-inch-thick slices to create the hasselback effect.
Pat the salmon dry with a paper towel then drizzle it with avocado oil. Rub the oil in well then add the blackening spice. Make sure the salmon is well coated in the rub.
Avocado Oil – You’ll need two tablespoons of avocado oil for this recipe. Make sure the hasselback salmon is well coated in the oil before adding the blackening spice.
Blackening Rub – Combine dried oregano, paprika, garlic powder, black pepper, salt, onion powder and cayenne in a small mixing bowl. Set aside.
Spicy Creamy Sauce – Combine kewpie mayonnaise, sriracha, low sodium soy sauce, and maple syrup. Mix until well combined and set aside.
Salad – Combine finely diced English cucumber, finely diced jalapeno, and finely diced avocado in a small bowl. Add the juice from half of a lime, salt and black pepper. Gently toss and set aside.
How to Make Spicy Hasselback Salmon
Make the Sauce
Combine kewpie mayonnaise, sriracha, low sodium soy sauce, and maple syrup. Mix until well combined and set aside.
Make the Salad
Combine finely diced English cucumber, finely diced jalapeno, and finely diced avocado in a small bowl. Add the juice from half of a lime, salt and black pepper. Gently toss and set aside.
Make the Rice
Boil rice according to the package. You’ll want a ½ cup of cooked rice per person.
Prepare the Salmon
Preheat the air fryer to 400 degrees.
Place two 6-ounce salmon filets on a plate. Be sure to remove any pin bones and leave the skin on. Slice the salmon into 1-inch-thick slices to create the hasselback effect.
Pat the salmon dry with a paper towel then drizzle it with avocado oil. Rub the oil in well then add the blackening spice. Make sure the salmon is well coated in the rub.
Air Fry the Salmon
Spray the air fryer basket with olive oil cooking spray. Add the salmon to the basket. I placed it on its side so each piece would get crispy. Air fry for 5-6 minutes at 400 degrees. This will give you a medium plus temperature on the salmon.
Remove the salmon. If you do not place it on its side, cooking time might vary.
Assemble the Dish
Grab two bowls, add rice to the bottom of each bowl. Add the crispy hasselback salmon to each bowl with the skin on. Top each piece with salad, sesame seeds, cilantro and spicy creamy sauce. Serve hot and enjoy!
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Air Fryer Spicy Hasselback Salmon
Ingredients
Salmon
- 12 ounces salmon, skin on, two 6-ounce fillets
- 2 tablespoons avocado oil
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- ½ teaspoon paprika
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- ¼ teaspoon onion powder
- ¼ teaspoon cayenne
Spicy Creamy Sauce
- ¼ cup kewpie mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon low sodium soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon sriracha
- 2 teaspoons maple syrup
Salad
- ½ cup English cucumber, finely diced
- ¼ cup jalapeno, finely diced
- 1 small avocado, finely diced
- 1 tablespoon lime juice, fresh squeezed
- pinch salt, to taste
- pinch black pepper, to taste
Rice / Garnishes
- 1 cup rice, cooked
- 1 teaspoon sesame seeds, divided
- 1 tablespoon cilantro, freshly chopped and divided
Equipment
- 1 air fryer
- 3 mixing bowls sauce, salad, blackening spice
Instructions
How to Make Spicy Hasselback Salmon
Make the Sauce
- Combine kewpie mayonnaise, sriracha, low sodium soy sauce, and maple syrup. Mix until well combined and set aside.
Make the Salad
- Combine finely diced English cucumber, finely diced jalapeno, and finely diced avocado in a small bowl. Add the juice from half of a lime, salt and black pepper. Gently toss and set aside.
Make the Rice
- Boil rice according to the package. You’ll want a ½ cup of cooked rice per person.
Prepare the Salmon
- Preheat the air fryer to 400 degrees.
- Place two 6-ounce salmon filets on a plate. Be sure to remove any pin bones and leave the skin on. Slice the salmon into 1-inch-thick slices to create the hasselback effect.
- Pat the salmon dry with a paper towel then drizzle it with avocado oil. Rub the oil in well then add the blackening spice. Make sure the salmon is well coated in the rub.
Air Fry the Salmon
- Spray the air fryer basket with olive oil cooking spray. Add the salmon to the basket. I placed it on its side so each piece would get crispy. Air fry for 5-6 minutes at 400 degrees. This will give you a medium plus temperature on the salmon.
- Remove the salmon. If you do not place it on its side, cooking time might vary.
Assemble the Dish
- Grab two bowls, add rice to the bottom of each bowl. Add the crispy hasselback salmon to each bowl with the skin on. Top each piece with salad, sesame seeds, cilantro and spicy creamy sauce. Serve hot and enjoy!
34 Comments on “Air Fryer Spicy Hasselback Salmon”
I absolutely loved this salmon recipe and will make it often!! Still drooling thinking about it.
This was amazing! I’m not always a big salmon fan, but something about this recipe drew me in and I loved it. I’ll definitely be making this again!
Best meal I’ve made in a long time. Thank you for sharing
Made this tonight for my family and we all loved it! Will definitely be making this for many more Sunday dinners to come!
So happy to hear that!
Wow, this was amazing. I made it just as the recipe was written and I loved the way it was written and explained. I will definitely be trying some of your other recipes as this was my first. The best part is I am not a fan of left overs and this was a perfect recipe for two.
I am so glad you enjoyed it, Dayle!
This recipe is a rock star. Just follow it and you will not be disappointed. So many amazing flavors, and it all works perfectly. We had doubts that it might be too spicy, but it’s perfect when it’s all together. Love this and will make it for guests in the future!
Yay! I am so happy to hear that!! Thank you, Angie!
Perfect, easy, healthy & delicious week night dinner!
thank you, Terry!
This is a spectacular dish. So easy to make, so delicious- my family loved it. Made it twice in one week at my husbands request. Love the ingredients and the healthy, yummy flavors. Thank you for such a great dinner idea.
I am so glad you and your family enjoyed it, Mary!
I made this meal for my boyfriend the other night after we got back from Las Vegas. He said it was hands-down, his favorite meal he has ever had. He even dared to say that it was even better than some of the food we had at Nobu the day prior.
I would recommend this recipe for anyone! Super quick, easy and delicious.
Thank you, Melanie! This truly made my night! I’m actually speechless, but so happy you both enjoyed!
Made this tonight. So so good!
I am so happy to hear that!
Made this again for dinner and it has become a favorite that I go back to over and over. I make the quick veggie topping and season the salmon early and then when I am ready to get dinner on the table it comes together so quick and easy but seems like I went all out for a nice dinner. Kudos on a delicious recipe!!
Love this! Thank you for the feedback. Easy prep for the win!
This was so delicious and easy! I loved the flavor profile of everything together and this is such a fun way to cook salmon! Will definitely be adding this to the rotation.
Absolutely delicious, and this is coming from a non-seafood eater! Wouldn’t change a thing.
We made this last night and it is SO GOOD. I’ve already shared the recipe with 3 people. Can’t wait to make it again. It’s so quick & easy. Thank you! I’m excited to try more of your recipes.
This is the favorite meal at our house! Absolute perfection.
This was incredibly easy and my teen devoured it then said ‘I wish I could eat that meal all over again’. Thank you for creating this masterpiece! Tip: prepare the sauce, salad, rice and spice mix the day before a busy weeknight, so Assembling and cooking on the day takes 10 min!
Thank you for the feedback and the great tips! I am so glad your family enjoyed!
OBSESSED with this recipe! Cooking the salmon this way… you get lots of crispy edges! The sauce is so good! I also add just a smidge of sesame oil!
Yes, exactly! I love a crispy edge too! I’m so glad you are enjoying it!! Thank you for the review.
What a hit at our house! The sauce is amazing. I also used it as a dip for veggies too. We will be keeping this recipe in our dinner rotation.
So happy to hear that, Barb! Thank you for the feedback! And great idea to use the dip for veggies! YUM!
This recipe sounds amazing! If I do not have an air fryer, could I bake in the oven? Thanks
Yes! I’d suggest 400 for 12-14 minutes. Cooking time will vary based on preferred internal temperature and thickness of your fish.
WOW, easy to make and tastes like restaurant poke/sushi. So Impressed!
Thank you! I am so happy you enjoyed!
This was sooooo good! My kids don’t like sushi but my husband & I do. So I left 1 piece of salmon without the spices and set aside avocado outside of the salad since my kids won’t touch anything remotely spicey. It was a rare meal that everyone will now eat! Thanks!