Ottoman-Spiced Air Fryer Salmon

Ingredients

• 1 salmon fillet (thawed or cooked from frozen)
• 1.5 tsp olive oil
• 1/2 tsp garam masala
• 1/4 tsp smoked paprika
• 1/4 tsp garlic powder
• 1/8 tsp ground black pepper
• Small pinch of ground nutmeg
• 1/2 small bay leaf, crumbled fine
• 1/4 tsp fresh thyme leaves, chopped
• Squeeze of lemon, to finish

Method

1. 1

   If starting from frozen, air fry plain at 390°F for 7 minutes to thaw/steam through, then pat dry.

2. 2

   Mix the olive oil with garam masala, smoked paprika, garlic powder, black pepper, nutmeg, and thyme into a paste.

3. 3

   Rub the paste over the salmon, tucking the crumbled bay leaf against the flesh side.

4. 4

   Air fry at 390°F for 7-9 minutes depending on thickness, until the center flakes easily.

5. 5

   Remove the bay leaf pieces, finish with a squeeze of lemon, and serve.

Nutrition per serving

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