Blackened Air Fryer Salmon with Spicy Creamy Sauce

5 from 5 votes

Blackened Air Fryer Salmon with Spicy Creamy Sauce

This blackened air fryer salmon with spicy creamy sauce comes together in under 15 minutes and tastes amazing! The salmon gets perfectly crispy on the outside with a juicy, tender center.

Prep Time3

Cook Time12

Total Time15

Course: Main Course

Cuisine: American

Servings: servings

Calories: 345kcal

Author: Sarah Thomas-Drawbaugh

Equipment

1 air fryer
2 small mixing bowls spicy sauce and spices
1 plate

Ingredients

Blackened Salmon

10-12 ounces salmon skin on
2 teaspoons avocado oil
½ teaspoon dried oregano
¼ teaspoon garlic powder
¼ teaspoon paprika
¼ teaspoon kosher salt
¼ teaspoon black pepper
⅛ teaspoon cayenne powder

Spicy Creamy Sauce

¼ cup mayonnaise
1 tablespoon sriracha
1.5 teaspoons low sodium soy sauce
1-2 teaspoons maple syrup optional, for a hint of sweetness

Instructions

Preheat the air fryer to 400 degrees. Mix the spice blend in a small bowl. Set aside.
Pat the salmon dry with a paper towel. Leave the skin on. Drizzle the salmon with avocado oil. Then dust it with the spice blend.
Spray the inside of the air fryer with non-stick cooking spray.
Add the seasoned salmon to the air fryer and cook for 11-12 minutes at 400 degrees. This will give you a medium-well salmon fillet.
Cooking time will vary based on the thickness of your fish, and type of air fryer used.
While the salmon is air frying, mix the spicy creamy sauce in a small bowl. Combine mayonnaise, sriracha and low sodium soy sauce. Whisk until well combined. Option to add a touch of maple syrup for a hint of sweetness.
Remove the salmon from the air fryer (option to remove the skin) and top with the spicy creamy sauce. Serve with lemon wedges and chopped green onions.

Notes

Quick, easy and delicious this Air Fryer Blackened Salmon is a weeknight win! Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for three to four days. Reheat salmon in the microwave.

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