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Creamy Air-Fried Salmon Pasta Recipe

Creamy Air-Fried Salmon Pasta

This creamy salmon pasta is rich, flavorful, and packed with garlicky goodness — perfect for lunch or dinner.
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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: 750
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 2–3 pieces salmon fillets skinless or skin-on, your choice
  • 2 cups fresh spinach or more, to taste
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes halved
  • 3 tablespoons cream cheese use a bit extra for extra creaminess
  • 1 teaspoon roasted garlic paste or 2 cloves roasted garlic, mashed
  • 1 teaspoon Tuscan seasoning
  • 1 teaspoon garlic pepper seasoning
  • 1 tablespoon lemon-flavored extra virgin olive oil
  • 8 oz pasta of choice penne, fettuccine, or spaghetti work well
  • 1/4 cup reserved pasta water adjust for creaminess
  • Salt and black pepper to taste

Equipment

  • Air Fryer
  • Large Skillet

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. (Cooking time may vary depending on your air fryer model.)
  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.
  8. Flake the salmon gently into chunks.
  9. Add the hot pasta and a splash of reserved pasta water to loosen the mixture.
  10. Sprinkle a bit more Tuscan seasoning if desired and toss until the sauce becomes creamy and coats the noodles evenly.
  11. Plate the creamy salmon pasta and enjoy it warm.

Notes

This dish is versatile and can be adjusted based on the ingredients you have on hand. Feel free to experiment with different types of pasta and seasonings.