This maple pecan crusted salmon is an easy, 15 minute meal that you will want to add to your weekly dinner plan! It’s quick and absolutely delicious! You can cook it in either the air fryer or the oven. You’ll make the maple pecan topping in the food processor and add it on top of the salmon. This dish pairs well with some rice and a nice side salad!

What You Need For This Recipe:

pecans 
maple syrup 
Chipotle spice 
garlic powder 
salt 
food processor. 
salmon

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Maple Pecan Crusted Salmon

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Ingredients

Pecan topping:

• 1/2 cup pecans
• 3 tbsp maple syrup
• 1/2 tsp Chipotle spice
• 1/2 tsp garlic powder
• Sprinkle of salt

Salmon:

• About 1–1.25 pounds of salmon
• little olive oil

Method

1. Chop all the pecan topping ingredients together in a food processor.
2. Pulse until the pecans are finely chopped
3. About 1-1.25 pounds of salmon (one large fillet, about 3 slices)
4. Brush a little olive oil on the salmon
5. Coat the salmon with your mixture, use a knife to evenly spread it out.
6. Air fry for about 13-14 minutes at 400F or
7. Bake for 13-15 minutes 400F in the oven depending on thickness.
8. Enjoy!

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