Air Fryer Salmon with Sweet Potato and Pan-Seared Garlic Greens
Crispy air-fryer salmon and roasted sweet potato served with garlic-sautéed kale, blistered cherry tomatoes, and sweet red bell pepper. A fast, nutrient-dense meal high in protein and omega-3s.
Prep
10 min
Cook
15 min
Total
25 min
Makes
1 serving
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Made by Becky + Lila
Becky created this recipe with Lila and shared it with the perimenopause community.
The feel-good payoff
Why this meal can feel especially good in perimenopause
Think practical wins: steadier energy, comfortable fullness and one less food decision. Your response is personal, so use the prompts below to notice what works for you.
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Support the basics consistently
A nourishing meal supports the protein, energy and overall nutrition that help you keep showing up for daily movement.
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Feel fueled, not flattened
A complete meal with protein, carbohydrates and fats is designed to offer more staying power than a quick carb-only fix.
Notice: energy 1–3 hours later
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Support from the whole plate
Regular meals with enough protein, plants and fats support overall nourishment. Think consistency, not one miracle ingredient.
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Make the next few hours easier
This meal is built to be more sustaining than a snack-sized stopgap, with enough substance to carry you into the next part of the day.
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Prep
10 min
Cook
15 min
Total
25 min
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Equipment
Large skillet · Knife and cutting board
Time saver
Prep the vegetables and measure pantry ingredients earlier in the day to shorten cook time.
Do these three things first
- 1Preheat the air fryer to 400°F (200°C).
- 2Set out all ingredients before cooking
- 3Measure the pantry ingredients before heating the pan
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Instructions
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Next: Preheat the air fryer to 400°F (200°C)
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Preheat the air fryer to 400°F (200°C)
Preheat the air fryer to 400°F (200°C).
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Cut the sweet potato into 2cm (0
Cut the sweet potato into 2cm (0.75 inch) cubes, toss with one-third of the olive oil, and place in the air fryer basket; cook for 12 to 15 minutes, shaking the basket halfway through until tender and browned at the edges.
Look for: tender and browned at the edges
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Pat the salmon fillet dry
Pat the salmon fillet dry with a paper towel, coat with a pinch of salt, and add to the air fryer basket alongside or after the sweet potatoes; air fry at 390°F (200°C) for 7 to 9 minutes until cooked through and flaky.
Look for: cooked through and flaky
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Transfer the cooked salmon and sweet potatoes…
Transfer the cooked salmon and sweet potatoes to a warm plate to rest for 2 minutes.
Allow: 2 minutes
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Heat the remaining olive oil in a…
Heat the remaining olive oil in a skillet over medium heat.
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Add the sliced red bell pepper and…
Add the sliced red bell pepper and cherry tomatoes to the skillet; sauté for 3 minutes until the pepper softens and tomato skins begin to blister.
Look for: the pepper softens and tomato skins begin to blister
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Stir in the garlic clove and cook…
Stir in the garlic clove and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant.
Look for: fragrant
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Add the kale to the skillet and…
Add the kale to the skillet and cook for 2 to 3 minutes until fully wilted and dark green.
Look for: fully wilted and dark green
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Plate the air-fried salmon and sweet potato…
Plate the air-fried salmon and sweet potato alongside the garlic kale and blistered tomatoes, then serve warm.
Ready when: everything is assembled and ready to enjoy
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