If you’re looking for a quick, flavorful, and high-protein meal you can make on busy weeknights, these Air Fryer Thai Salmon Parcels are perfect. They’re juicy, aromatic, and packed with Thai-inspired flavors—plus they cook in under 15 minutes.

This version is also optimized for high protein, giving you roughly 100g of protein per serving by increasing the salmon portion and adding an optional protein booster.

Whether you’re focused on fitness, meal prep, or simply eating healthier, this recipe is a winner.

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⭐ Why You’ll Love These Salmon Parcels

• Ready in 15 minutes
• Cooked in the air fryer for zero fuss
• High-protein (≈100g protein per serving)
• Fresh Thai flavors: lime, ginger, garlic, coconut, chili
• Meal-prep friendly
• Low-carb, gluten-free, nutrient dense

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🍣 Ingredients (Makes 1 High-Protein Serving)

To reach about 100g of protein, this recipe uses a large portion of salmon + a protein-boosting ingredient.

Main Ingredients

• 450g salmon fillet (skin on or off)
  This amount of salmon provides roughly 90–95g protein.
• 1 tbsp red Thai curry paste
• 1 tbsp soy sauce (or tamari for gluten-free)
• 1 tbsp lime juice
• 1 tsp fish sauce
• 1 tsp honey or maple syrup
• 1 garlic clove, minced
• 1 tsp grated ginger
• 2–3 tbsp light coconut milk
• 1 small red chili, sliced (optional)
• ½ cup sliced bell peppers
• ½ cup sliced zucchini
• 1 tbsp chopped cilantro

Optional Protein Booster (to reach 100g easily)

Choose ONE (optional):

• 100g cooked edamame (+11g protein)
• 150g firm tofu (air-fried separately) (+17g protein)

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🧄 Step-by-Step Instructions: Air Fryer Thai Salmon Parcels

Step 1: Prepare the foil parcels

Tear a sheet of aluminum foil large enough to enclose the salmon like a pocket.
Place the salmon in the center, skin-side down if applicable.

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Step 2: Make the Thai sauce

In a small bowl, whisk together:

• red curry paste
• soy sauce
• fish sauce
• lime juice
• garlic
• ginger
• coconut milk
• honey

This creates a rich, fragrant Thai-style marinade.

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Step 3: Add the vegetables

Scatter the sliced bell peppers and zucchini around the salmon.
These will steam inside the parcel, soaking up the sauce.

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Step 4: Pour the sauce over the salmon

Spoon the Thai sauce directly over the fillet and vegetables.
Top with sliced chili if you want extra heat.

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Step 5: Seal the foil

Fold the foil tightly to create a sealed parcel.
This traps steam, ensuring your salmon becomes juicy and tender.

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Step 6: Air fry

Place the foil parcel in the air fryer basket.

• Temperature: 180°C (360°F)
• Cooking Time: 12–14 minutes

Cooking time may vary depending on the thickness of your salmon.

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Step 7: Add protein booster (optional)

If you choose to include edamame or tofu:

• Air fry tofu separately at 190°C for 8 minutes, OR
• Add edamame directly to your serving bowl

This will boost total protein toward (or above) 100g.

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Step 8: Serve

Carefully open the parcel—watch out for steam.
Top with chopped cilantro, fresh lime, and enjoy.

Serve with jasmine rice, cauliflower rice, or enjoy it low-carb.

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🥣 Nutrition Estimate (Per Serving)

(Includes 450g salmon + sauce + veg + optional edamame)

Nutrient	Amount
Protein	95–105g
Calories	640–720 kcal
Carbs	18–25g
Fat	30–40g
Omega-3s	Very high
Fiber	5–7g

Protein varies slightly based on the exact salmon portion and whether you include edamame or tofu.

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💡 Tips for Perfect Salmon Every Time

• Don’t overcook — salmon should flake easily with a fork
• Use light coconut milk for fewer calories
• Add rice noodles underneath for a full meal in the parcel
• Swap curry paste for yellow or green varieties
• Make 3–4 parcels at once for meal prep