Air Fryer Spicy Hasselback Salmon

30 mins
Serves 2
https://healthyishfoods.com/spicy-hasselback-salmon/

Directions

  1. 1Combine kewpie mayonnaise, sriracha, low sodium soy sauce, and maple syrup. Mix well, cover and refrigerate until ready to use.
  2. 2Combine kewpie mayonnaise, sriracha, low sodium soy sauce, and maple syrup. Mix well, cover and refrigerate until ready to use.
  3. 3Combine kewpie mayonnaise, sriracha, low sodium soy sauce, and maple syrup. Mix well, cover and refrigerate until ready to use.
  4. 4Combine diced English cucumber, finely diced jalapeno, and diced avocado in a small bowl. Add the juice from half of a lime, pinch of kosher salt and a few turns of cracked black pepper. Gently toss and set aside.
  5. 5Combine diced English cucumber, finely diced jalapeno, and diced avocado in a small bowl. Add the juice from half of a lime, pinch of kosher salt and a few turns of cracked black pepper. Gently toss and set aside.
  6. 6Combine diced English cucumber, finely diced jalapeno, and diced avocado in a small bowl. Add the juice from half of a lime, pinch of kosher salt and a few turns of cracked black pepper. Gently toss and set aside.
  7. 7Boil rice according to the package. You’ll want a ½ cup of cooked rice per person.
  8. 8Boil rice according to the package. You’ll want a ½ cup of cooked rice per person.
  9. 9Boil rice according to the package. You’ll want a ½ cup of cooked rice per person.
  10. 10Preheat the air fryer to 400 degrees. Remove any pin bones and leave the skin on your salmon. Slice the salmon into 1-inch-thick slices to create the hasselback effect. Be careful not to cut through the skin. 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.
  11. 11Preheat the air fryer to 400 degrees. Remove any pin bones and leave the skin on your salmon. Slice the salmon into 1-inch-thick slices to create the hasselback effect. Be careful not to cut through the skin. 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.
  12. 12Preheat the air fryer to 400 degrees. Remove any pin bones and leave the skin on your salmon. Slice the salmon into 1-inch-thick slices to create the hasselback effect. Be careful not to cut through the skin. 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.
  13. 13Spray the air fryer basket with avocado oil cooking spray. Add the salmon to the basket. Place the salmon it on its side so each piece can get crispy. Air fry for 5-6 minutes at 400 degrees. This will give you a medium-plus temperature. Remove the salmon from the basket. If you do not place it on its side, cooking time might vary. Cooking time may also vary based on the thickness of the salmon.
  14. 14Spray the air fryer basket with avocado oil cooking spray. Add the salmon to the basket. Place the salmon it on its side so each piece can get crispy. Air fry for 5-6 minutes at 400 degrees. This will give you a medium-plus temperature. Remove the salmon from the basket. If you do not place it on its side, cooking time might vary. Cooking time may also vary based on the thickness of the salmon.
  15. 15Spray the air fryer basket with avocado oil cooking spray. Add the salmon to the basket. Place the salmon it on its side so each piece can get crispy. Air fry for 5-6 minutes at 400 degrees. This will give you a medium-plus temperature. Remove the salmon from the basket. If you do not place it on its side, cooking time might vary. Cooking time may also vary based on the thickness of the salmon.
  16. 16Grab two bowls, add rice to 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!
  17. 17Grab two bowls, add rice to 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!
  18. 18Grab two bowls, add rice to 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!

Ingredients

  • 12 ounces salmon skin on, two 6-ounce fillets, pin bones removed
  • 12 ounces salmon skin on, two 6-ounce fillets, pin bones removed
  • 12 ounces salmon skin on, two 6-ounce fillets, pin bones removed
  • 2 tablespoons avocado oil
  • 2 tablespoons avocado oil
  • 2 tablespoons avocado oil
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 0.5 teaspoon paprika
  • 0.5 teaspoon paprika
  • 0.5 teaspoon paprika
  • 0.5 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 0.5 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 0.5 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 0.25 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 0.25 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 0.25 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
  • 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
  • 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
  • 0.25 teaspoon onion powder
  • 0.25 teaspoon onion powder
  • 0.25 teaspoon onion powder
  • 0.25 teaspoon cayenne
  • 0.25 teaspoon cayenne
  • 0.25 teaspoon cayenne
  • 0.25 cup kewpie mayonnaise
  • 0.25 cup kewpie mayonnaise
  • 0.25 cup kewpie mayonnaise
  • 1 tablespoon sriracha
  • 1 tablespoon sriracha
  • 1 tablespoon sriracha
  • 1.5 teaspoons low sodium soy sauce
  • 1.5 teaspoons low sodium soy sauce
  • 1.5 teaspoons low sodium soy sauce
  • 1-2 teaspoons maple syrup
  • 1-2 teaspoons maple syrup
  • 1-2 teaspoons maple syrup
  • 0.5 cup English cucumber diced small
  • 0.5 cup English cucumber diced small
  • 0.5 cup English cucumber diced small
  • 2 tablespoons jalapeno finely diced
  • 2 tablespoons jalapeno finely diced
  • 2 tablespoons jalapeno finely diced
  • 1 small avocado diced small
  • 1 small avocado diced small
  • 1 small avocado diced small
  • 1 tablespoon lime juice fresh squeezed
  • 1 tablespoon lime juice fresh squeezed
  • 1 tablespoon lime juice fresh squeezed
  • pinch kosher salt to taste
  • pinch kosher salt to taste
  • pinch kosher salt to taste
  • few turns cracked black pepper to taste
  • few turns cracked black pepper to taste
  • few turns cracked black pepper to taste
  • 1 cup cooked rice
  • 1 cup cooked rice
  • 1 cup cooked rice
  • 0.5 teaspoon sesame seeds divided
  • 0.5 teaspoon sesame seeds divided
  • 0.5 teaspoon sesame seeds divided
  • 1 tablespoon freshly chopped cilantro and divided
  • 1 tablespoon freshly chopped cilantro and divided
  • 1 tablespoon freshly chopped cilantro and divided

Equipment

air fryer3 mixing bowls saucesaladblackening spice

Tips

  • Swap the protein. Not a fan of salmon? Try chicken instead.
  • Not a fan of cilantro. Swap the cilantro for parsley or chives instead.