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Air Fryer Salmon and Sweet Potatoes

Diced sweet potatoes air fried to caramelised edges, then salmon added to finish, for a balanced plate in under 30 minutes.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 22 minutes
Total Time 32 minutes
Servings: 2 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 480
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 fillets salmon 6 to 8 oz each, skin-on
  • 2 medium sweet potatoes peeled and cut into 1/2-inch dice
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
  • 1/2 tsp garlic powder
  • kosher salt and black pepper
  • lemon wedges to serve

Equipment

  • Air fryer
  • Paper towels

Method
 

  1. Toss the sweet potato with half the oil, paprika, garlic powder, and salt. Preheat the air fryer to 400°F (205°C) and cook 12 minutes, shaking twice.
  2. Pat the fillets dry and rub with the remaining oil, salt, and pepper.
  3. Add the fillets skin-side down among the potatoes and cook 8 to 10 minutes more, until the salmon flakes and the potatoes are tender.
  4. Finish with a squeeze of lemon.

Notes

Small dice: 1/2 inch cooks through in the time the salmon needs.
Potatoes need the head start — they take roughly twice as long as the fish.