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Air Fryer Jerk Salmon

Air fryer jerk salmon is a great way to get lunch or dinner ready during the week. It’s ready in under 20 minutes, full of flavor and is perfect for meal prep. This recipe is Whole30 compatible, Gluten and Grain free, Paleo, and soy free.

What jerk seasoning do I use?

Whatever jerk seasoning or marinade you find will work as long as it’s compatible. You could even make your own and keep it in the fridge. I like to use A Dozen Cousins Jamaican jerk seasoning. It’s designed to marinate the protein in 5-10 minutes. Which is perfect for those busy weeknights when you don’t have time to let the protein marinate or if you forgot to set up a marinade beforehand. I added a bit of coconut aminos or coconut teriyaki to help stretch the marinade a bit as well as help give the salmon the traditional jerk color.

Does it matter what type of salmon I use in this recipe?

It does not! Get whatever salmon you can afford. In this recipe I used wild caught sockeye salmon. It was on sale and looked fresh, but Atlantic salmon would be just fine. Make sure when you go to purchase the fish that it doesn’t look slimy or has a strong fishy taste. Frozen salmon could be another option, just make sure it isn’t already seasoned and the ingredients are Whole30 compatible.

How long can I store air fryer jerk salmon in the fridge?

It never lasts long in our house, but at the maximum I will say 4-5 days. Be sure its stored in an airtight container and reheat in the air fryer for 3-4 minutes in 400 degrees Fahrenheit. It also freezes well.

Things to know about this air fryer jerk salmon recipe:

Check the salmon 5-7 minutes into cooking for doneness. Depending on the fish it could cook faster.
If you don’t have an air fryer you can use the convection setting on your oven or use a toaster oven.
If you don’t have a compliant jerk marinade, you can use a jerk dry rub. I recommend this one from All Seasoning.

Looking for another quick and easy weeknight dinner? Then check out this Chicken Chop Suey recipe.

Air Fryer Jerk Salmon

A quick weeknight Whole30 compatible dish. Ready in under 20 minutes.

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Prep Time 2

Cook Time 10

Course Main Course

Cuisine Jamaican

Servings 4

Equipment

Air Fryer
1 Mixing bowl
Tongs

Ingredients

1 pound Salmon fillet
1 package A Dozen Cousins Jamaican jerk seasoning
1 TBSP Coconut aminos or coconut teriyaki

Instructions

Cut salmon fillet into 1-inch strips.
Add salmon to a mixing bowl. then add coconut aminos/teriyaki and 1 packet of A Dozen Cousins Jamaican jerk seasoning.
Mix and evenly coat salmon with the marinade.
Preheat the air fryer to 400 degrees F. Once preheated, spray the liner with a compatible cooking spray.
Add salmon and brush on any leftover marinade.
Cook for 7 to 10 minutes. Check at 7 minutes for doneness.
Serve with your favorite sides and enjoy!

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Jerk Chicken Caesar Salad

Jerk chicken Caesar salad is a Jamaican twist on a classic salad. It’s perfect on hot summer days when you want something delicious and flavorful but not in the mood to do a lot of cooking. Perfect salad to prep ahead for the week as well. This recipe is Paleo, Whole30 compatible and Grain Free.

Jerk chicken Cesar salad with plantain croutons. — Jerk chicken Cesar salad with plantain croutons

Grill vs air fryer?

I think the best flavor will come from the grill. However, an air fryer will work just fine. On hot summer days I don’t want to be outside in the heat and I don’t want to turn on the oven, so the air fryer is a great option. The croutons can also be made in the air fryer. I would recommend making those in the air fryer first then adding the chicken.

What type of plantains should I use for the croutons?

Green plantains are the perfect ones to use to make croutons. If it has a little yellow in it that’s fine. The riper they get the less crispy they will be. I would also recommend cutting them smaller to ensure they get really crispy. Check out the full recipe here.

What greens should I use to make the Jerk Chicken Caesar Salad?

Any sturdy green or lettuce will work for this jerk chicken Caesar salad recipe. I would lean towards the classic hearts of romaine, but it would be great with a radicchio and romaine mix. You could also try using kale. Stay away from more delicate greens like arugula or spinach.

Things to know about making a Jerk Chicken Caesar salad:

To keep the salad from getting too soggy, store the ingredients separately and add together when ready to eat.
I used the Paleo Caesar dressing from Sprouts. It’s also Whole30 compatible.
Save yourself time by using a pre chopped salad greens.
If you don’t have an air fryer or a grill the chicken can be cooked stove top or in the oven. You could even use a toaster oven.
If you want a parmesan cheese look to your salad, feel free to add some nutritional yeast.

Jerk Chicken Caesar Salad

A Jamaican take on a classic salad. Whole30, Gluten Free and Paleo.

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Prep Time 5

Cook Time 25

Course Salad

Cuisine Jamaican

Servings 2

Equipment

Air Fryer
2 Mixing bowls
1 Large skillet
1 Wooden spoon
Paper towels or Kitchen towels
1 Salad bowl
1 Cutting board

Ingredients

Air Fryer Jerk Chicken

1 pound Boneless skinless chicken thighs
1 TBSP All-purpose seasoning
1 TBSP Jerk seasoning
1 TBSP poultry seasoning
1 tsp salt
1 TBSP coconut aminos

Salad

1 10-ounce package Pre chopped hearts of romaine lettuce
1-1.5 TBSP Whole30 compatible Caesar dressing

Plantain Croutons

1 green plantain peeled and diced
1 tsp salt
1 tsp garlic powder
1 tsp onion powder
1 tsp coconut oil melted
3 TBSP Coconut oil for frying

Instructions

Season chicken by adding all ingredients to a bowl and mixing to combine.
Preheat air fryer to 400 degrees Fahrenheit.
Preheat large skillet on medium. Once heated add 3 TBSP coconut oil.
Combine all remaining ingredients to make croutons (plantain, salt, garlic powder, onion powder. and 1 tsp coconut oil).
Add seasoned croutons to oil once hot and cook 7-10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
When air fryer is heated, add chicken and cook for 20 minutes, flip halfway through.
Remove croutons when golden (7-10 minutes) and place on a paper towel lined plate.
When chicken is done, remove to a cutting board and cut into bite sized pieces. Allow to cool for a few minutes (about 3 minutes).
Add romaine lettuce, jerk chicken, croutons and salad dressing to a salad bowl and mix. Add more dressing to your liking.
Serve and enjoy!

Notes

If you are meal prepping, store each component separately in an airtight container.

I used the Paleo Caesar dressing from Sprouts. It’s also Whole30 compatible.

Save yourself time by using a pre chopped salad greens.

If you don’t have an air fryer or a grill the chicken can be cooked stove top or in the oven. You could even use a toaster oven.

If you want a parmesan cheese look to your salad, feel free to add some nutritional yeast.

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Plantain Croutons

Plantain croutons are a great grain and gluten free alternative to regular croutons. Perfect for salads, the base of a hash or a side dish for any meal. They are quick to make and perfect for meal prep.

What ripeness should I use to make plantain croutons?

The ideal ripeness would be a green plantain. They are starchier, get crispier and will hold up to the salad dressing more. If the plantain has a bit of yellow in it that’s ok, just don’t use yellow or completely ripe plantains. They will not get as crispy as we need in a salad.

Can you make these ahead?

They sure can! They will store up to a week in the fridge in an airtight container. If adding to a salad, then I would recommend reheating them in an air fryer or skillet on medium heat for a few minutes to take the chill off but not get them hot.

Can these croutons be made in the air fryer or oven?

Absolutely. If cooking in an air fryer or oven, preheat to 400 degrees Fahrenheit and spray the liner with cooking oil. Cook for 7-10 minutes, shaking halfway through. Cooking them in the air fryer will have a bit of a different texture on the inside but will still be crispy just like cooking them in a skillet.

Things to know about these plantain croutons:

Plantains should not be left unattended. Keep a close eye and stir/shake them frequently as they can go from fine to burned in a second.
If you can, use coconut oil to pan fry these. If you don’t have coconut oil, avocado oil works great.
When cutting the plantain, remember they will shrink as they cook. Cut them slight bigger to compensate for the shrinkage.

What recipes go well with these croutons?

Try eating them with this Jerk Chicken Cesar Salad, Jerk Bacon or use them as a base in this Plantain Hash.

Plantain Croutons

Grain and gluten free alternative to croutons. Perfect in salads, a hash or as a side dish.

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Prep Time 5

Cook Time 10

Course Breakfast, Salad, Side Dish

Cuisine Jamaican

Servings 2

Equipment

1 Cutting board
1 Chef knife
1 Large skillet
1 Mixing bowl
Measuring spoons
1 Wooden spoon

Ingredients

1 green plantain peeled and diced
1 tsp salt
1 tsp garlic powder
1 tsp onion powder
1 tsp coconut oil melted
3-4 TBSP coconut oil for frying

Instructions

Add plantain, salt, garlic and onion powder, 1 tsp melted coconut oil to a bowl and mix to combine.
Heat a large skillet on medium heat. Once heated, add remaining coconut oil.
Once oil is heated, add in seasoned plantain in a flat layer and fry, stirring occasionally.
When golden (7-10 minutes) remove to a paper towel lined plate to drain.
Serve as desired or store in an airtight container for up to a week.

Notes

Green plantains work best but if it has some yellow that’s ok. ⠀
Feel free to leave the seasoning out and 1 tsp oil to make it plain. ⠀
You can also add herbs halfway through cooking.⠀
Plantains shrink a bit while cooking. Keep that in mind when prepping your plantain.
This recipe can be doubled and tripled.
If cooking stovetop, do not leave unattended. Not even for a minute or you may miss your plantains and they burn.
You can enjoy as a snack or side dish.

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Pork Rind Crusted Chicken Tenders with Maple Mustard Sauce

I usually use a seasoned flour blend to make chicken tenders, but I’ve heard of others using pork rinds instead. I decided to give this a go in my air fryer, and it makes for a super easy meal to prep, and I paired it with my super easy maple mustard sauce. This recipe is whole30 and paleo and tastes amazing. ⠀

Pork Rind Crusted Chicken Tenders with Maple Mustard Sauce

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Prep Time 10

Cook Time 12

Course Appetizer, Main Course

Cuisine American

Servings 4

Equipment

Measuring spoons
Mixing bowl
Whisk
Air Fryer
Tongs

Ingredients

3 pounds chicken tenders⠀
2 bags of pork rinds⠀
1 egg⠀
A pinch of salt⠀
¼ cup mustard⠀
¼ cup maple syrup⠀
pinch of salt

Instructions

Open a corner of the pork rinds bag and squeeze to crumble to pork rinds. You can crumble them in a food processor if you wish.⠀
Preheat air fryer to 400F.
In a bowl whisk an egg with a pinch of salt. In another bowl place crumbled pork rinds. Have a tray available for breaded tenders.
Having the assembly line makes things go faster.
Have an egg hand and a pork rinds hand. First dip tender in the egg mixture then let drip and roll in pork rinds.
Once done, place in the air fryer and cool for a total of 12 minutes (flip the tenders after 6 minutes. This will require you to work in batches.
Combine mustard, maple syrup and a pinch of salt in a bowl and mix until combined.
Taste the sauce and add a little of each ingredient until you get the taste you want.
The tenders can also be done in your oven. Same temperature on convection bake. Cook until golden and cooked on the inside.

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Air Fryer Teriyaki Wings

Air fryer teriyaki wings are a huge hit, especially around the Super Bowl. They are perfectly crispy while moist on the inside. They are Whole30, Paleo and Soy Free.

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Can these air fryer teriyaki wings be made in the oven?

No air fryer? No problem! Make these in the oven as well using the same cooking instructions. If you have a convection setting, use that. It’s the same as an air fryer. Place the wings on a wire rack on top of a baking sheet and it well help circulate the air around the wings.

How to reheat these air fryer teriyaki wings

The microwave is an option, if you want to keep them crispy either use the air fryer or oven. The microwave is going to steam them which is the opposite of what we want. For both methods you will want to pre heat the oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit and then cook the wings for 5-10 minutes. Check them after 10 minutes to see if they have heated through. If they need more time, check on them every 5 minutes.

Things to know about this recipe

To keep these wings Whole30, use a compatible teriyaki sauce from a brand like Coconut Secret, The New Primal or Big Tree Farm.
If you cannot get teriyaki sauce, coconut aminos will work just fine.
Not into wings, you can use any other part of the chicken. The cooking times may vary.
If making for a party, double or triple the recipe.
Not doing a Whole30, try making them with gluten free tamari.

Want other snacks pair well with these wings?

Try my Carnitas and Plantain Crisp Nachos.

Air Fryer Teriyaki Wings

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Servings 2

Ingredients

Equipment

Air fryer
Medium bowl
Tongs

2 pounds chicken wings
1 tsp salt
1 TBSP soy free teriyaki sauce
Spray olive oil

Instructions

Preheat air fryer to 400 degrees F,
In a bowl, salt the wings. Once the air fryer is heated spray the inner tray then add wings back. 3.Cook for 17 minutes.
Remove the wings to a clean bowl and add teriyaki sauce. Add back to the air fryer and cook another 2-3 minutes until chicken is cooked to 165 degrees F internally.