Air Fryer Salmon Bowl
Flavorful marinated air-fried salmon bites paired with jasmine rice and fresh poke bowl toppings for a fast high-protein weeknight dinner!
Servings 4
Calories 490kcal
Equipment
- Air Fryer I used a Cosori brand air fryer
Ingredients
- 1 lb wild salmon skin and pin bones removed, sliced into 1" pieces
- 2 tbsp soy sauce or tamari for gluten-free
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tbsp honey
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp ginger finely minced
- ½ tsp black pepper
- ¼ tsp kosher salt
For the bowls:
- 2 cups cooked Jasmine rice
- 2 cups steamed shelled edamame
- 1 avocado sliced
- 1 mango sliced into bite-size pieces
- optional: black sesame seeds and sriracha mayo for garnish
Instructions
- Whisk together: soy sauce, olive oil, honey, garlic powder, minced ginger, pepper, and salt.
- Pour the marinade into a sealable bag, add the salmon pieces, seal, and shake to coat. Release any air from the bag, reseal, and refrigerate for 20-30 minutes (no longer than 30 min).
- Preheat the air fryer to 390 degrees F.
- Spray the air fryer basket with olive oil spray and place the salmon bites into the cooking basket, leaving room between the pieces for even cooking.
- Air fry for 6-8 minutes, shaking the basket halfway, to achieve your desired doneness.
- Divided the rice and the toppings between 4 bowls, then top with the air-fried salmon bites. Garnish with black sesame seeds and Sriracha mayo, if desired.
Notes
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- More topping ideas: Great add-ins are pickled ginger, onion or radish, kimchi, seaweed salad, and shredded carrots. Add thinly sliced fresh jalapeño for a bit of heat. We also love coconut aminos, Tamari, and Yum Yum sauce for topping poke bowls.
- Cut salmon into evenly sized 1-inch pieces so they cook quickly and consistently. This also makes the salmon the perfect bite-size for rice bowls.
- Air circulation is key in the air fryer. Arrange the salmon pieces in a single layer with little space between them so the hot air can circulate on all sides of each piece.
- Keep an eye on the cooking time. I used a Cosori brand air fryer and began checking for doneness around the 6-minute mark. The salmon is done when it flakes easily with a fork and the internal temperature reaches 145°F.
- Don’t skip preheating your air fryer! Ensuring the salmon starts cooking as soon as it hits the basket helps it cook evenly and develop a perfectly caramelized exterior.
Nutrition
Calories: 490kcal | Carbohydrates: 50g | Protein: 34g | Fat: 17g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 7g | Cholesterol: 62mg | Sodium: 704mg | Potassium: 1284mg | Fiber: 8g | Sugar: 14g | Vitamin A: 680IU | Vitamin C: 24mg | Calcium: 98mg | Iron: 4mg