Chipotle Salmon (Air Fryer + Oven Instructions)
Easy Chipotle Salmon makes a quick and delicious protein option for any meal! It's only 2 ingredients and can be cooked in the air fryer or oven. Low carb, paleo, keto, gluten free, dairy free, and Whole30 approved!
Servings 3
Calories 402kcal
Ingredients
- 3 filets skin on wild caught Alaskan salmon (about 6 ounces each)
- 3 tablespoons spicy chipotle mayo
- salt and pepper, to taste
- for serving: lime juice, chopped cilantro
Instructions
Air Fryer Chipotle Salmon
- Prep the salmon by patting it dry and letting it come to room temperature for a few minutes. Make the mayo if needed.*
- Season flesh of salmon with salt and pepper. Spread 1 tablespoon of chipotle mayo on each filet, spreading out evenly. Sprinkle with a little more pepper if desired. Place salmon in your air fryer basket and set to 6-8 minutes at 400 degrees. Time will depend on how thick your salmon is and your desired preference for fish. Salmon is done when it flakes with a fork.
Oven Chipotle Salmon
- Preheat the oven to 450 degrees Fahrenheit and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Prep the salmon by patting it dry and letting it come to room temperature for a few minutes. Make the mayo if needed.*
- Season flesh of salmon with salt and pepper. Spread 1 tablespoon of chipotle mayo on each filet, spreading out evenly. Sprinkle with a little more pepper if desired. Bake for 8-12 minutes. Again, time will depend on the thickness of your filet and your desired doneness. Salmon is done when it flakes with a fork.
Notes
*to make this recipe as quick and easy as possible, make the mayo in advance. I find this works best too as it has a chance to firm up some and stays on the salmon easier.
You can easily scale this recipe to however many pieces of salmon you would like to make.
Nutrition
Serving: 1filet | Calories: 402kcal | Protein: 36g | Fat: 26g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 8g