Air Fryer Cherry-Mesquite Salmon & Brussels Sprouts
BBQ Spot
4
90 minutes
30 minutes
393
Essential Tools
Large plate
Measuring spoons
Plastic wrap
Large bowl
Chef knife or paring knife
Air fryer
Brush
Instant-read thermometer
Measuring cup (optional)

Ingredients
- 4 (6-ounce) skin-on salmon fillets
- 1 tablespoon Three Little Pigs Touch of Cherry BBQ Rub
- 1 pound Brussels sprouts, quartered
- ½ medium red onion, halved and thinly sliced
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
- ½ teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
- Canola oil
- ½ cup Rufus Teague Honey Sweet BBQ Sauce (optional)
- Chopped chives for garnish (optional)
Directions
- Place salmon on large plate and sprinkle with BBQ Rub. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 1 hour or up to 24 hours.
- In a large bowl, toss the Brussels sprouts, onion, oil, salt and pepper.
- Preheat the air fryer to 400°F for 3 minutes. Place the Brussels sprouts mixture in air fryer basket and air fry 10 minutes or until tender-crisp, tossing once halfway through cooking. Makes about 3 cups.
- Preheat the air fryer to 400°F for 3 minutes. In batches, if necessary, brush air fryer basket with oil. Place the salmon in a single layer in air fryer basket and brush with oil. Air fry 10 minutes or until a thermometer inserted into the salmon reaches 145°F.
- Serve the salmon sprinkled with chives, if desired, along with Brussels sprouts and BBQ Sauce, if desired.