Ingredients

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(Serves 4)

Salmon & seasoning:

1½ lbs skinless salmon fillet, cut into 4 portions
1 tbsp olive oil
1 tsp chili powder
1 tsp smoked paprika
½ tsp garlic powder
½ tsp cumin
Salt & black pepper to taste (use reduced-sodium—you love low-sodium!)

Lime-cabbage slaw:

2 cups shredded green cabbage or coleslaw mix
Zest and juice of 1 lime (you love citrus!)
1 tbsp olive oil
2 tbsp fresh cilantro, chopped
Pinch of salt

Avocado crema:

1 ripe avocado
¼ cup plain Greek yogurt or sour cream (high-protein—you love this!)
1 tbsp lime juice
Salt to taste

For serving:

8 small corn tortillas (use certified GF—you love gluten-free!)
Lime wedges
Optional: Pickled red onions or jalapeños (you love spicy!)

Instructions

1. Season salmon:

Pat salmon dry. Brush with olive oil; sprinkle evenly with chili powder, smoked paprika, garlic powder, cumin, salt, and pepper.

2. Air fry salmon:

Preheat air fryer to 400°F (200°C). Place salmon in basket (skin-side down if skin-on). Cook 8–10 minutes until flaky and internal temp reaches 145°F (63°C).

3. Make slaw & crema:

Slaw: Toss cabbage, lime zest, lime juice, olive oil, cilantro, and salt.
Crema: Blend avocado, Greek yogurt, lime juice, and salt until smooth.

4. Warm tortillas:

Wrap tortillas in damp paper towel; microwave 30 seconds or warm in dry skillet.

5. Assemble tacos:

Flake salmon into tortillas. Top with slaw, crema, and optional pickled onions. Serve with lime wedges.

💡 Pro Tips for Perfection:
✅ Don’t overcrowd air fryer basket—cook in batches if needed for crispness.
✅ Use room-temp salmon—cooks more evenly.
✅ Low-sodium mastery (you love this!):
→ Skip added salt in seasoning; rely on spices and lime
→ Use reduced-sodium tortillas
✅ Blood sugar friendly (you love this!):
→ Naturally zero-glycemic—no added sugars!
→ Net carbs: 14g per serving (2 tacos)
✅ Low-carb/keto option (you love this!):
→ Swap tortillas for butter lettuce cups
→ Net carbs drop to 6g/serving
✅ Make ahead:
→ Prep slaw and crema 1 day ahead
→ Cooked salmon keeps 2 days refrigerated

Storage & Serving Ideas

→ Fridge life: 2 days | Best fresh
→ Serving ideas:
→ With Mexican street corn or grilled zucchini
→ For taco Tuesday or weeknight dinner
→ With sparkling water and lime

Prep Time & Nutrition (per serving = 2 tacos):