What matters
Discard broccoli water rather than adding it to sauce.
Everyday cooking Recipe
Air fryer salmon broccoli bake
Air fryer salmon broccoli bake with cream cheese, milk and Gouda. Briefly precook broccoli and check the thickest fish pieces for doneness.
Total time
44 min
Calories
453 kcal
Servings
2 servings
Difficulty
Easy
Why this recipe works
Precooked broccoli, raw salmon
Use a shallow dish about 18 × 14 cm, keeping the layer below 4 cm. These two light portions contain no pasta or potatoes.
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Recipe
Air fryer salmon broccoli bake
Air fryer salmon broccoli bake with cream cheese, milk and Gouda. Briefly precook broccoli and check the thickest fish pieces for doneness.
Ingredients
2 servings
Method
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1
Prepare
Cut broccoli into small florets, precook in boiling water for about 3 minutes and drain very well.
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2
Mix and season
Cut salmon into 2.5 cm pieces. Mix cream cheese, milk, salt and pepper. Add to the dish with broccoli and salmon. Use a heatproof dish suitable for the appliance, leaving space around it for airflow. Do not preheat with loose paper.
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3
Cook
If required by the manufacturer, preheat for 3 minutes at 170 °C. Cook about 18 minutes at 170 °C. Check a thick fish piece from the centre; extend without cheese if needed. Check that the thickest part reaches at least 70 °C for 2 minutes; continue cooking if needed.
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4
Check and serve
Add Gouda and melt for about 5 minutes at 180 °C. Remove with oven gloves and serve hot.
Kitchen know-how
Tips for Air fryer salmon broccoli bake
Serving guidance
A deep bowl increases cooking time in the centre.
Variations
How to adapt this recipe
Cod cut to the same size also needs a safe doneness check.
Add fresh dill only after baking.
Nutrition per serving
453kcal
6.2 gCarbohydrates
37.7 gProtein
29.8 gFat
Values are estimates per serving and may vary depending on the ingredients, brands, portion size and preparation method used.
Frequently asked questions
FAQ about Air fryer salmon broccoli bake
No, thaw in the refrigerator and pat dry.
Thick raw stems need longer than small fish pieces.
No, it would drain away. A closed heatproof dish is required.
No, the basic version contains fish, vegetables and sauce.
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