High in protein and omega 3, super easy and fast to cook, this half side of salmon in the air fryer is perfect for a mid-week meal for your rugby playing teenager and rest of the family. Half a side feeds my family of 4, only just.

Ingredients

• Half a side of Salmon – around 500g
• 1 tablespoon Rose Harissa paste
• 1 lemon
• Salt & Pepper to taste

For Tartar Sauce:

• 40ml (2.5 tablespoons) plain yoghurt
• 2 teaspoons light mayonnaise
• 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
• 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
• 1 teaspoon lemon juice
• 2 tablespoons chopped gherkin
• 2 teaspoons chopped capers

Method

Pre-heat your air fryer to speed up the cooking time. I cooked this on 200 degrees with my Sputnik – beware, as mine is old, yours might be fine on a slightly lower temperature.

Pat the fish dry with kitchen paper, place skin side down, squeeze over half of the lemon juice, and then spread the Harissa paste over the flesh. Gently season with salt & pepper.

Slice the remaining lemon half, and lay the slices on the base of your air fryer basket. Place the fish skin side down on top of the lemon slices in the basket.

Cook for 15 min. As a tip: 20min will yield well-cooked Salmon, and 15 min I believe is just right. Adjust these final 5 min for your preference.

Serve with carb of choice (try my herbed potato wedges), minted crushed peas and home made tartar sauce.

If you enjoy Mexican inspired flavours, use this recipe to create Mexican Salmon Rice Bowls the next time Omega 3 is on the menu.