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Air Fryer Salmon Bowls

With perfectly cooked flaky salmon, spicy mayo, and crisp veggies like cucumber and carrots, these Air Fryer Salmon Bowls are an easy, healthy protein-packed lunch or dinner idea for any day of the week.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time7 minutes
Total Time17 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Air Fryer Salmon, salmon bowl, salmon bowl recipe, salmon rice bowl
Servings: 4 servings

Ingredients

FOR THE SALMON & VEGGIES

  • 1 pound salmon , skin removed and cut into 1-inch cubes
  • 3/4 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon pepper
  • 2 teaspoons sesame oil
  • 1 medium cucumber , thinly sliced
  • 1 medium carrot , cut into ribbons or thin shreds
  • 1 large ripe avocado , thinly sliced
  • 8 ounces snap peas

FOR THE SPICY MAYO

  • 1 cup light mayo or Japanese kewpie mayo
  • 1/4 cup sriracha
  • 1/4 cup low sodium soy sauce
  • 2 teaspoons sesame oil
  • 3 cloves garlic , minced or grated
  • 1 teaspoon minced ginger

FOR SERVING

  • cooked rice
  • scallions
  • Furaki or sesame seeds

Instructions

  • Prep salmon by removing skin and cutting into 1-inch cubes. Place into a medium bowl and season with the salt, pepper, and sesame oil. Toss to coat. Prep your veggies and set aside.
  • Preheat your air fryer to 400 degrees, then spray with cooking spray or olive oil.
  • Add salmon to the air fryer in a single layer.
  • Air fry for 7 minutes, checking halfway through. (Salmon is done when it easily flakes with a fork - don't overcook, or it will end up dry. See note.)
  • While the fish is air frying, combine all sauce ingredients in a small bowl and set aside.
  • To serve, add rice to individual bowls, topped with the veggies and salmon. Drizzle with spicy mayo and desired toppings. Enjoy!

Notes

Don't overcook the salmon. Salmon will cook quickly in the air fryer, especially cut into bite-sized pieces and you don't want to overcook it or it will end up dry. If you like your salmon with a touch of pink, keep an eye on it at the halfway point. Every air fryer cooks differently.

Nutrition

Calories: 452kcal | Carbohydrates: 17g | Protein: 27g | Fat: 31g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 13g | Monounsaturated Fat: 12g | Trans Fat: 0.03g | Cholesterol: 71mg | Sodium: 1136mg | Potassium: 1102mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 3230IU | Vitamin C: 44mg | Calcium: 61mg | Iron: 3mg