Cajun Air Fryer Salmon

Gather all ingredients. Preheat the air fryer to 390 degrees F (200 degrees C).

an overhead view looking at salmon filets, seasonings, and spray oil on a marble countertop.

Rinse and dry salmon fillets with a paper towel. Mist fillets with cooking spray.

two salmon filets on a white plate being sprayed with oil.

Mix together Cajun seasoning and brown sugar in a small bowl until combined; spread onto a plate.

an overhead view looking into a bowl of cajun seasonings in a small glass bowl.

Press fillets, flesh-side down, into seasoning mixture.

two salmon filets being well seasoned with cajun seasoning.

Spray the basket of the air fryer with cooking spray and place salmon fillets skin-side down. Mist salmon again lightly with cooking spray.

two salmon filets, seasoned well, and in the basket of an air fryer.

Close the lid and cook in the preheated air fryer for 8 minutes. Remove from the air fryer and let rest for 2 minutes before serving.

two salmon filets perfectly cooked in the basket of an air-fryer.

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