AIR FRYER SALMON AND FRIED PLANTAINS DINNER — Healthy Mood SF

Air-Fryer Salmon and Fried Plantains Dinner! This perfect meal is one of my favorites as of late for a few reasons: it comes together in under 20 minutes, it’s insanely delicious, gluten free, extremely healthy, has simple ingredients, and is incredibly satisfying.

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% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet

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Directions

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Air Fryer Salmon

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1. Wash and pat dry the salmon. Make sure it’s completely dry - it’s very important!

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2. Coat the salmon fillets with olive oil and honey.

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3. Season with salt, pepper, garlic powder, paprika, smoked paprika and thyme.

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4. Sprinkle with dash of cayenne.

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5. Transfer the salmon into the air fryer skin side down.

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6. Air Fry at 400F-425F for 12 minutes. (If you don’t have an air fryer, bake at 425 for 12-15 minutes). Broil for 1 min towards the end

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Plantains

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1. Peel plantains by cutting off both ends, and cutting a slit down the side of each plantain.

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2. Cut the peeled plantains into 1/4-inch-thick slices diagonally.

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3. Drizzle coconut oil into a nonstick skillet to coat the bottom of the pan and place it over medium-high heat.

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4. When the get hot, but not smoke, add plantains (in batches).

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5. Fry for 1 1/2 - 2 minutes on one side, flip and cook for 1 minute on the other side.

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6. Remove plantains from the pan and drain on paper towels.

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7. Sprinkle lightly with sea salt to give a sweet and salty taste to your fried ripe plantains.

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8. Serve and enjoy.

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1. Add the spinach to the pan, packing it down a bit if you need to with your hand.

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2. Use a spatula to lift the spinach and turn it over in the pan so that you coat more of it with the olive oil.

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3. Add garlic powder.

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4. Cover the pan and cook for 1 minute.

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5. Uncover and turn the spinach over again, cover the pan and cook for an additional minute.

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6. After 2 minutes of covered cooking the spinach should be completely wilted.

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7. Remove from heat and drain any excess liquid from the pan.

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8. Add a little more olive oil, sprinkle with salt and red pepper flakes to taste. Serve immediately.