Keto Air Fryer Cilantro Lime Baked Salmon

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Don't know what to make for dinner? This cilantro lime baked salmon is keto friendly and dinner perfect for any night of the week! Best of all, is ready in just a few minutes and you air fryer does most of the work!

Keto Air Fryer Cilantro Lime Baked Salmon
Yields2 Servings
Prep Time10 minsCook Time12 minsTotal Time22 mins
 ¼ cup sliced pickled jalapeños
 2 salmon fillets
 kosher salt
 Freshly ground black pepper
 2 tbsp butter
 2 cloves garlic, minced
 1 tsp chili powder
 2 tbsp chopped cilantro
1

Place salmon fillets into a 6" round baking pan. Brush each with butter and sprinkle with chili powder, salt, pepper and garlic.

2

Place jalapeño slices on top and around salmon. Pour half of the lime juice over the salmon and cover with foil. Place pan into the air fryer basket.

3

Adjust the temperature to 370°F and set the timer for 12 minutes.

4

When fully cooked, salmon should flake easily with a fork and reach an internal temperature of at least 145°F.

5

To serve, spritz with remaining lime juice and garnish with cilantro.

Recipe nutrition

Nutrition Facts

2 servings

Serving size


Amount per serving
Calories167
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 9.9g13%
Sodium 248mg11%
Total Carbohydrate 0.9g1%
Dietary Fiber 0.7g3%
Total Sugars 0.2g
Protein 15.8g

* The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Ingredients

 ¼ cup sliced pickled jalapeños
 2 salmon fillets
 kosher salt
 Freshly ground black pepper
 2 tbsp butter
 2 cloves garlic, minced
 1 tsp chili powder
 2 tbsp chopped cilantro

Directions

1

Place salmon fillets into a 6" round baking pan. Brush each with butter and sprinkle with chili powder, salt, pepper and garlic.

2

Place jalapeño slices on top and around salmon. Pour half of the lime juice over the salmon and cover with foil. Place pan into the air fryer basket.

3

Adjust the temperature to 370°F and set the timer for 12 minutes.

4

When fully cooked, salmon should flake easily with a fork and reach an internal temperature of at least 145°F.

5

To serve, spritz with remaining lime juice and garnish with cilantro.

Notes

Keto Air Fryer Cilantro Lime Baked Salmon

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