Air Fryer Salmon Tacos Slaw (Printable)

Crispy salmon fillets with crunchy cabbage slaw in warm corn tortillas, featuring bold spices and fresh cilantro.

# What You'll Need:

→ Salmon

01 - 4 salmon fillets, skinless, 4 oz each
02 - 1 tablespoon olive oil
03 - 1 teaspoon chili powder
04 - 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
05 - 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
06 - 1/2 teaspoon salt

→ Slaw

07 - 2 cups shredded cabbage
08 - 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
09 - 1/4 cup plain Greek yogurt
10 - 1 tablespoon lime juice
11 - 1/4 teaspoon salt
12 - Freshly ground black pepper to taste

→ Serving

13 - 8 small corn tortillas

# Directions:

01 - Pat salmon fillets dry with paper towels. Rub each fillet with olive oil and season evenly with chili powder, garlic powder, smoked paprika, and salt.
02 - Preheat air fryer to 400°F for 2 minutes.
03 - In a medium bowl, combine shredded cabbage, cilantro, Greek yogurt, lime juice, salt, and black pepper. Toss until evenly coated and set aside.
04 - Place salmon fillets in single layer in air fryer basket. Cook for 8 to 10 minutes until salmon is cooked through and flakes easily with a fork.
05 - While salmon cooks, warm corn tortillas in a dry skillet or microwave until pliable.
06 - Flake cooked salmon into large pieces. Layer salmon onto each tortilla, top generously with slaw, and garnish with cilantro or lime juice. Serve immediately.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Dinner goes from pantry to table in under 30 minutes without sacrificing flavor or nutrition.
  • The air fryer does the heavy lifting, leaving you free to make the slaw while everything cooks perfectly golden.
  • Salmon tastes restaurant-quality crispy on the outside and buttery inside, which somehow feels like cheating.
02 -
  • Pat your salmon completely dry or the seasoning won't stick properly and you'll end up with bland fish, which defeats the entire purpose.
  • Don't make the slaw too far in advance because the cabbage will release water and become soggy instead of staying crisp and satisfying.
  • Air fryer temperatures vary wildly, so watch your salmon at the 8-minute mark instead of waiting the full 10 minutes; overcooked salmon becomes dry and sad.
03 -
  • If you like things spicy, mince a jalapeño and stir it right into the slaw, or drizzle some hot sauce on your assembled tacos for an extra kick.
  • Greek yogurt can be swapped for dairy-free alternatives or even a little mayo if that's what you have, and the tacos will still be delicious.
  • Making these for someone dairy-free is easy; just use a plant-based yogurt and suddenly this meal works for almost anyone at your table.
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