Air Fryer Tandoori Salmon
Air Fryer Tandoori Salmon
Ingredients
For the Tandoori Marinade
- 2 tablespoons natural yogurt
- 4 garlic cloves, grated
- 1 teaspoon fresh ginger, grated (from a small piece)
- 1/2 teaspoon turmeric
- 1 teaspoon cumin powder
- 3/4 teaspoon coriander powder
- 3/4 teaspoon garam masala
- 1/2 tablespoon tandoori masala powder
- 1 teaspoon Kashmiri chili powder
- 3/4 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 pinch kasuri methi, (fenugreek)
- 1/3 lemon, juiced
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon mint sauce
- 1 drop red food coloring, optional
- 1/2 teaspoon salt, or more, to taste
- 1 sprinkle black pepper
For the Salmon
- 4 salmon fillets, skin on or off
For Garnish
- 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro, chopped
Instructions
- 1
Prepare the aromatics: Grate the garlic cloves and fresh ginger into a medium-sized bowl.
⏱️ 3 min
- 2
Combine marinade ingredients: Add the natural yogurt, grated garlic, and grated ginger to the bowl.
⏱️ 2 min
- 3
Add spices: Stir in the turmeric, cumin powder, coriander powder, garam masala, tandoori masala powder, Kashmiri chili powder, and onion powder.
⏱️ 2 min
- 4
Add fenugreek and seasoning: Include the pinch of kasuri methi, salt, and black pepper. Adjust salt if using more than 4 salmon fillets.
⏱️ 1 min
- 5
Add wet ingredients: Squeeze in the lemon juice, add the olive oil, and mint sauce. If desired, add a drop of red food coloring for a more vibrant tandoori color.
⏱️ 2 min
- 6
Mix marinade: Thoroughly mix all the ingredients until a smooth, well-combined marinade is formed.
⏱️ 2 min
- 7
Marinate salmon: Place the salmon fillets in the bowl with the marinade, ensuring each fillet is generously coated. Cover the bowl and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes, or up to 2 hours, to allow the flavors to meld. For best results, marinate for 1 hour.
⏱️ 5 min
- 8
Preheat air fryer: Preheat your air fryer to 375°F.
⏱️ 5 min•🌡️ 375
- 9
Cook salmon: Carefully place the marinated salmon fillets in the air fryer basket in a single layer, ensuring not to overcrowd. You may need to cook in batches. Air fry for 10-12 minutes, or until the salmon is cooked through and flakes easily with a fork. Cooking time may vary depending on the thickness of your salmon fillets and your air fryer model.
⏱️ 12 min•🌡️ 375
- 10
Garnish and serve: Carefully remove the cooked salmon from the air fryer. Garnish with fresh chopped cilantro and serve immediately.
⏱️ 1 min
Kitchen Tools
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
Air Fryer Tandoori Salmon
For the Tandoori Marinade
- 2 tablespoons natural yogurt
- 4 garlic cloves, grated
- 1 teaspoon fresh ginger, grated (from a small piece)
- 1/2 teaspoon turmeric
- 1 teaspoon cumin powder
- 3/4 teaspoon coriander powder
- 3/4 teaspoon garam masala
- 1/2 tablespoon tandoori masala powder
- 1 teaspoon Kashmiri chili powder
- 3/4 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 pinch kasuri methi, (fenugreek)
- 1/3 lemon, juiced
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon mint sauce
- 1 drop red food coloring, optional
- 1/2 teaspoon salt, or more, to taste
- 1 sprinkle black pepper
For the Salmon
- 4 salmon fillets, skin on or off
For Garnish
- 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro, chopped
Instructions
- 1
Prepare the aromatics: Grate the garlic cloves and fresh ginger into a medium-sized bowl.
⏱️ 3 min - 2
Combine marinade ingredients: Add the natural yogurt, grated garlic, and grated ginger to the bowl.
⏱️ 2 min - 3
Add spices: Stir in the turmeric, cumin powder, coriander powder, garam masala, tandoori masala powder, Kashmiri chili powder, and onion powder.
⏱️ 2 min - 4
Add fenugreek and seasoning: Include the pinch of kasuri methi, salt, and black pepper. Adjust salt if using more than 4 salmon fillets.
⏱️ 1 min - 5
Add wet ingredients: Squeeze in the lemon juice, add the olive oil, and mint sauce. If desired, add a drop of red food coloring for a more vibrant tandoori color.
⏱️ 2 min - 6
Mix marinade: Thoroughly mix all the ingredients until a smooth, well-combined marinade is formed.
⏱️ 2 min - 7
Marinate salmon: Place the salmon fillets in the bowl with the marinade, ensuring each fillet is generously coated. Cover the bowl and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes, or up to 2 hours, to allow the flavors to meld. For best results, marinate for 1 hour.
⏱️ 5 min - 8
Preheat air fryer: Preheat your air fryer to 375°F.
⏱️ 5 min•🌡️ 375 - 9
Cook salmon: Carefully place the marinated salmon fillets in the air fryer basket in a single layer, ensuring not to overcrowd. You may need to cook in batches. Air fry for 10-12 minutes, or until the salmon is cooked through and flakes easily with a fork. Cooking time may vary depending on the thickness of your salmon fillets and your air fryer model.
⏱️ 12 min•🌡️ 375 - 10
Garnish and serve: Carefully remove the cooked salmon from the air fryer. Garnish with fresh chopped cilantro and serve immediately.
⏱️ 1 min