This little air fryer bake is the kind of thing I put together on busy evenings out here in the country, when I want something hot, hearty, and not too heavy. It starts just the way the headline promises: with a thick lump of canned pink salmon set right into the air fryer basket, then dressed up with five more basics most of us keep on hand. It reminds me of the salmon patties my mother used to fry in a cast-iron skillet, but this version skips the bread crumbs and the splattering grease. Low in carbs, big on flavor, and ready in a hurry, it’s the sort of simple, practical recipe that has a way of becoming a regular request from family and friends.
Serve this salmon bake hot, scooped right from the air fryer basket or lifted out in big rustic wedges. It goes nicely with a simple green salad dressed in lemon and olive oil, or a side of steamed green beans tossed with butter. If you’re keeping things low carb, try it alongside roasted broccoli or cauliflower, or pile it over a bed of sautéed spinach. A squeeze of fresh lemon and a spoonful of plain Greek yogurt or sour cream on the side make it feel like a complete, sit-down supper.
