Air-Fried Salmon with Sweet Potato and Veggies
Crispy air-fried salmon paired with tender sweet potato cubes and quick-cooked frozen vegetables. A effortless, high-protein weeknight dinner that is naturally gluten-free and dairy-free.
Prep
5 min
Cook
18 min
Total
23 min
Makes
1 serving
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Made by Hayley + Lila
Hayley 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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Fullness that has staying power
This meal is designed to feel substantial, so finishing it can feel like the meal is complete rather than the start of an evening of grazing.
Notice: fullness 2–3 hours later
Steadier energy
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
Digestive comfort
A portion that works for you
Fiber and plants can support digestion, but more is not always better overnight. Start with a comfortable portion and build gradually.
Notice: comfort + portion
Clearer, simpler choices
Let the recipe do the thinking
Clear steps and a complete plate mean fewer decisions when focus is in short supply—and a more substantial meal once you are done.
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Setup
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Prep
5 min
Cook
18 min
Total
23 min
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Equipment
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Time saver
Keep leftover cooked salmon and sweet potato in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 2 days.
Do these three things first
- 1Preheat the air fryer to 400°F (200°C) for 3 minutes.
- 2Set out all ingredients before cooking
- 3Measure the pantry ingredients before heating the pan
Ingredients
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Instructions
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Next: Wash 1 sweet potato thoroughly and dice…
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Wash 1 sweet potato thoroughly and dice…
Wash 1 sweet potato thoroughly and dice it into evenly sized 1/2 inch (1.2cm) cubes so they cook uniformly.
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Preheat the air fryer to 400°F (200°C)…
Preheat the air fryer to 400°F (200°C) for 3 minutes.
Allow: 3 minutes
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Toss the sweet potato cubes with 1/2…
Toss the sweet potato cubes with 1/2 tsp olive oil and a pinch of salt in a small bowl until lightly coated.
Look for: lightly coated
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Place the sweet potato cubes into the…
Place the sweet potato cubes into the air fryer basket in a single layer and cook at 400°F (200°C) for 10 minutes, shaking the basket halfway through until edges are golden and fork-tender.
Look for: edges are golden and fork-tender
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Pat 1 salmon fillet dry with paper…
Pat 1 salmon fillet dry with paper towels and brush with the remaining 1/2 tsp olive oil.
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Push the sweet potatoes to one side…
Push the sweet potatoes to one side of the air fryer basket, and add the salmon fillet skin-side down alongside 150g frozen mixed vegetables to the other side.
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Air fry everything together at 390°F (198°C)…
Air fry everything together at 390°F (198°C) for 8 to 10 minutes, until the salmon flakes easily with a fork (internal temperature reaches 145°F / 63°C) and the vegetables are hot and tender.
Look for: the salmon flakes easily with a fork (internal temperature reaches 145°F / 63°C) and the vegetables are hot and tender
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Plate the salmon
Plate the salmon, sweet potatoes, and mixed vegetables immediately. Squeeze fresh lemon juice over the top before serving.
Ready when: everything is assembled and ready to enjoy
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