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Air Fried Salmon Rice Bowls

Air Fried Salmon Rice Bowls

These Air Fried Salmon Rice Bowls are fresh, colorful, and packed with satisfying flavor. Tender salmon bites are seasoned with smoky spices, air fried until lightly crisp, then served over fluffy rice with crunchy vegetables, edamame, pickled onions, and a creamy bang bang sauce. It’s an easy weeknight dinner that comes together in about 25 minutes.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 2
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Asian-inspired
Calories: 675
Ingredients Equipment Method

Ingredients
  

For the Salmon
  • 12 ounces salmon fillet skin removed and cut into 1-inch cubes
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
  • ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
  • ½ teaspoon chili powder
  • ½ teaspoon sea salt
  • ¼ teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon olive oil
For the Bowls
  • 2 cups cooked brown rice
  • 1 cup shelled edamame cooked
  • 1 cup shredded carrots
  • 1 cup sliced cucumber
  • ½ cup pickled red onions
  • ¼ cup chopped green onions
  • ¼ cup fresh cilantro
For the Bang Bang Sauce
  • ⅓ cup mayonnaise
  • 3 tablespoons sweet chili sauce
  • 1 teaspoon sriracha
  • ½ teaspoon rice vinegar

Equipment

  • Air fryer
  • Large mixing bowl
  • Small mixing bowl
  • Whisk
  • Cutting board
  • Sharp knife
  • Tongs
  • Measuring cups and spoons

Method
 

  1. Remove the skin and any pin bones from the salmon, then cut it into evenly sized 1-inch cubes. Pat the pieces dry with paper towels so the seasoning adheres well.
    Air Fried Salmon Rice Bowls
  2. Add the salmon cubes to a bowl and toss with olive oil, garlic powder, smoked paprika, chili powder, sea salt, and black pepper until every piece is evenly coated.
    Air Fried Salmon Rice Bowls
  3. In a small bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, sweet chili sauce, sriracha, and rice vinegar until smooth. Refrigerate while preparing the rest of the bowl.
  4. Preheat the air fryer to 390°F. Arrange the seasoned salmon in a single layer and air fry for 7–8 minutes, turning or shaking the basket halfway through, until the salmon is cooked through and lightly crisp on the edges.
    Air Fried Salmon Rice Bowls
  5. While the salmon cooks, prepare the brown rice, edamame, shredded carrots, cucumber, and pickled onions. Warm the rice if using leftovers or pre-cooked rice.
    Air Fried Salmon Rice Bowls
  6. Divide the warm rice between two bowls. Arrange the edamame, carrots, cucumber, and pickled onions around the rice, then place the hot air-fried salmon on top.
    Air Fried Salmon Rice Bowls
  7. Sprinkle with cilantro and green onions, then drizzle generously with the bang bang sauce. Serve immediately while the salmon is warm and the vegetables are fresh and crisp.
    Air Fried Salmon Rice Bowls