Description
This Air Fryer Salmon Bowl is a quick and flavorful Asian-inspired rice bowl that comes together in just 15 minutes. Featuring tender salmon bites air fried to perfection and tossed in a spicy Japanese mayo sauce, it’s balanced with steamed edamame, shredded carrots, creamy avocado, and a drizzle of homemade sriracha mayo, making it a delicious and nutritious weeknight meal.
Ingredients
Salmon
- 1 lb salmon, cubed
- ¼ cup Japanese mayo
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tsp sriracha
- 1 tsp salt
- cooking oil for greasing
Bowl Ingredients
- 3 cups cooked rice
- 1 cup steamed edamame
- 1 cup shredded carrots
- 2 sliced avocados
- sesame seeds, for garnish
Sriracha Mayo
- 3 tbsp Japanese mayo
- 1 tbsp sriracha
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- pinch of salt or to taste
Instructions
- Prepare Salmon: Pat the salmon dry with paper towels and cube into bite-sized pieces. Place the cubed salmon into a medium bowl, then add ¼ cup Japanese mayo, 2 tsp sriracha, 2 minced garlic cloves, and 1 tsp salt. Toss everything together until the salmon pieces are evenly coated in the spicy mayo mixture.
- Air Fry Salmon: Preheat your air fryer to 390℉ (200℃). Lightly grease or line the air fryer basket to prevent sticking. Arrange the salmon bites in a single layer, making sure they don’t overlap. Cook for 5 to 7 minutes until the salmon is cooked through and slightly crispy on the edges.
- Make Sriracha Mayo Sauce: While the salmon is cooking, whisk together 3 tbsp Japanese mayo, 1 tbsp sriracha, 1 minced garlic clove, and a pinch of salt in a small bowl. Adjust salt to taste and set aside to let the flavors meld.
- Assemble Bowls: Prepare four serving bowls. Divide 3 cups of cooked rice evenly between the bowls. Top each bowl with steamed edamame, shredded carrots, and sliced avocado. Add the air-fried salmon bites on top.
- Serve: Drizzle the homemade sriracha mayo over each bowl and sprinkle with sesame seeds for garnish. Serve immediately and enjoy a fresh, flavorful, and wholesome salmon rice bowl.
Notes
- Use Japanese mayo for authentic flavor and creaminess—Kewpie brand is ideal.
- Make sure not to overcrowd the air fryer basket to ensure even cooking of the salmon bites.
- Leftover salmon can be stored in the fridge for up to 2 days but is best enjoyed fresh.
- Steamed edamame can be boiled quickly or microwaved for convenience.
- Adjust sriracha quantity according to your preferred spice level.
- For a gluten-free option, verify that sriracha and mayo brands do not contain gluten.
