Air Fryer Spicy Hasselback Salmon

• servings: 2 servings
• active time: 25 minutes
• total time: 30 minutes

Ingredients

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 kosher salt

¼ teaspoon black pepper

¼ teaspoon onion powder

¼ teaspoon cayenne

¼ cup kewpie mayonnaise

1 tablespoon sriracha

1 ½ teaspoons low sodium soy sauce

1-2 teaspoons maple syrup

½ cup English cucumber (diced small)

2 tablespoons jalapeno (finely diced)

1 small avocado (diced small)

1 tablespoon lime juice (fresh squeezed)

pinch kosher salt (to taste)

few turns cracked black pepper (to taste)

1 cup rice (cooked)

½ teaspoon sesame seeds (divided)

1 tablespoon cilantro (freshly chopped and divided)

Directions

Make the Sauce

Combine kewpie mayonnaise, sriracha, low sodium soy sauce, and maple syrup. Mix well, cover and refrigerate until ready to use.

Make the Salad

Combine 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.

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. 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.

Air Fry the Salmon

Spray 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.

Assemble the Dish

Grab 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!

Nutrition

• Serving Size: 1 bowl - this includes t
• Calories: 758 kcal
• Total Fat: 61 g
• Saturated Fat: 9 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 49 g
• Trans Fat: 0.1 g
• Cholesterol: 105 mg
• Sodium: 1304 mg
• Total Carbohydrate: 18 g
• Dietary Fiber: 8 g
• Total Sugars: 6 g
• Protein: 37 g