Prep Time::10 mins
Cook Time::10 mins
Additional Time::5 mins
Total Time::25 mins
Servings::2
Ingredients
cooking spray
1 tablespoon Cajun seasoning
1 teaspoon brown sugar
2 (6 ounce) skin-on salmon fillets
Directions
Gather all ingredients. Preheat the air fryer to 390 degrees F (200 degrees C).
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Rinse and dry salmon fillets with a paper towel. Mist fillets with cooking spray.
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Mix together Cajun seasoning and brown sugar in a small bowl until combined; spread onto a plate.
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Press fillets, flesh-side down, into seasoning mixture.
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Spray the basket of the air fryer with cooking spray and place salmon fillets skin-side down. Mist salmon again lightly with cooking spray.
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Close the lid and cook in the preheated air fryer for 8 minutes. Remove from the air fryer and let rest for 2 minutes before serving.
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Recipe Tip
Increase the cook time by 1 to 2 minutes if you prefer your salmon slightly more done. Do not overcook, as it will dry out the salmon.