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A delicious plate of Creamy Air-Fried Salmon Pasta

Creamy Air-Fried Salmon Pasta

A rich and flavorful pasta dish featuring air-fried salmon, fresh spinach, and juicy cherry tomatoes, all enveloped in a creamy sauce.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 2 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 650
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Salmon Fillets
  • 2 pieces salmon fillets skinless or skin-on, your choice
  • 2 cups fresh spinach or more, to taste
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes halved
  • 3 tbsp cream cheese use a bit extra for extra creaminess
  • 1 tsp roasted garlic paste or 2 cloves roasted garlic, mashed
  • 1 tsp Tuscan seasoning
  • 1 tsp garlic pepper seasoning
  • 1 tbsp lemon-flavored extra virgin olive oil
  • 8 oz pasta of choice penne, fettuccine, or spaghetti work well
  • 60 ml reserved pasta water adjust for creaminess
  • 1 tsp Salt to taste
  • 1 tsp Black pepper to taste

Equipment

  • Air Fryer

Method
 

  1. Preheat your air fryer to 300°F (150°C).
  2. Place the salmon fillets in the air fryer basket. Add the spinach and cherry tomatoes around the salmon.
  3. Spread the cream cheese evenly over the fish and vegetables, then add roasted garlic paste, Tuscan seasoning, and garlic pepper seasoning.
  4. Drizzle lightly with lemon-flavored olive oil.
  5. Air fry for 10 minutes, or until the salmon flakes easily and the spinach is wilted.
  6. While the salmon cooks, boil the pasta according to package directions. Reserve about ¼ cup of the pasta water before draining.
  7. Transfer the air-fried salmon, spinach, and tomatoes into a large bowl or skillet. Flake the salmon gently into chunks.
  8. Add the hot pasta and a splash of reserved pasta water to loosen the mixture.
  9. Sprinkle a bit more Tuscan seasoning if desired and toss until the sauce becomes creamy and coats the noodles evenly.
  10. Plate the creamy salmon pasta and enjoy it warm. It’s rich, flavorful, and packed with silky, garlicky goodness — perfect for lunch or dinner.

Notes

If you prefer a thicker sauce, reduce the amount of reserved pasta water used. Feel free to add more vegetables or herbs to customize the dish to your taste.