Description
These Stuffed Air Fryer Salmon Pinwheels are creamy, savory, and bursting with flavor! Made with a cheesy spinach filling and topped with garlic lemon butter, they’re quick, elegant, and perfect for a healthy lunch, high-protein dinner, or impressive meal prep.
Ingredients
For the Salmon Pinwheels:
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1 lb salmon, reskinned and flattened
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8 oz cream cheese, softened
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1 small jar sun-dried tomatoes, chopped
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2 cups cooked spinach
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3/4 cup crumbled feta
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Salt and pepper, to taste
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1 tbsp Italian seasoning
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1 tsp paprika
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Light cooking spray
For the Garlic Lemon Butter:
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1/2 stick melted butter
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1 tsp minced garlic
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1 tsp lemon juice
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1/2 tsp Italian seasoning
Instructions
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Prepare the Filling:
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In a bowl, mix cream cheese, sun-dried tomatoes, spinach, feta, salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning.
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Flatten the Salmon:
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Lay salmon flat and spread the filling evenly across the surface.
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Roll & Slice:
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Roll the salmon into a log, then slice into 2-inch pinwheels.
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Season & Air Fry:
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Spray or brush the pinwheels with cooking oil. Season with paprika, salt, and pepper.
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Air fry at 390°F for 12 minutes or until cooked through and golden.
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Make Garlic Lemon Butter:
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In a small bowl, mix melted butter, garlic, lemon juice, and Italian seasoning.
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Finish & Serve:
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Brush the salmon pinwheels with garlic lemon butter and serve hot.
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Notes
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Best served immediately, but leftovers reheat well in the air fryer.
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For a dairy-free version, substitute vegan cream cheese and omit feta.
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Great with a side salad or roasted veggies for a balanced meal.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320 kcal
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 390mg
- Fat: 23g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 80mg