Air Fried Salmon Rice Bowls

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These Air Fried Salmon Rice Bowls are perfect to make for an easy weeknight dinner that is fresh and so satisfying! The salmon comes together easily in the air fryer and the bowl is drizzled with a bang bang sauce that adds flavor and is so delicious with these ingredients.

Table of Contents

What you need for Air Fried Salmon Rice Bowls:

Salmon
Brown Rice
Shredded Carrots
Edamame
Cucumber
Pickled onions
Cilantro
Green onion
Sea Salt
Black Pepper
Garlic Powder
Smoked Paprika
Chili Powder

What you need for Bang Bang Sauce:

Avocado Oil Mayo
Sweet Chili Sauce
Sriracha
Rice vinegar

How to make these rice bowls:

Start by cubbing your salmon into “nugget” pieces. Place in a bowl.
Mix together seasonings in small bowl. Add to salmon and mix to completely cover.
Mix together mayo, sriracha, sweet chili sauce and rice vinegar in a small bowl. Set aside.
Add salmon to air fryer at 390 degrees for 7-8 minutes flipping half way through
Cook brown rice accordingly. I like to use frozen brown rice to keep it easier!
Assemble bowls with brown rice, shredded carrots, edamame, cucumber and pickled onions. Add salmon on top.
Top with cilantro and green onion. Drizzle with bang bang sauce.
Enjoy!

How to store your leftover ingredients:

It’s best to store any leftovers in a sealed container in the fridge. I like using these for easy storage!

If you want to switch it up, try doing this instead:

Use whatever grain or rice you like!

Try drizzling a different sauce depending on what you have available

Add different veggies

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FAQs:

What air fryer do you use?

This isn’t the exact one that I use just a newer model but I love it!

Can I cook the salmon on the stove top?

Yes! I love the crisp it gets in the air fryer but you can also cook this on the stove top using a little extra virgin olive oil.

How do you make pickled onions?

Pickled onions add the best flavor to everything, but especially to this burger bowl! Start by chopping up the red onion in half and then into some thin “C” slices. Set aside to make the brine. Take 6oz of water and set to a boil on the stove. Put in 1 tbsp salt with 1 tbsp white sugar into the mason jar with red onion. Pour in the boiled water and then fill the rest of the jar with white vinegar. Place lid on mason jar and give it a spin to let onions soak it up. Store in the fridge for the week!

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Air Fried Salmon Bowls

Yield: Serves 2

Prep Time: 15 minutes

Cook Time: 8 minutes

Total Time: 23 minutes

These Air Fried Salmon Rice Bowls are perfect for an easy weeknight dinner and made with simple, fresh ingredients.

Ingredients

.8lb salmon, cubed
1/2 tsp garlic powder
1/2 tsp smoked paprika
1/2 tsp sea salt
1/2 tsp chili powder
1/4 tsp black pepper
1 cup brown rice
1/2 cup edamame
1/2 cup shredded carrots
1/2 cup pickled onions
1/2 cup cucumber
2 tbsp cilantro
2 tbsp green onion
for the bang bang sauce:
1/3 cup mayo
3 tbsp sweet chili sauce
1 tsp sriracha
1/2 tsp rice vinegar

Instructions

Start by cubbing your salmon into "nugget" pieces. Place in a bowl.
Mix together seasonings in small bowl. Add to salmon and mix to completely cover.
Mix together mayo, sriracha, sweet chili sauce and rice vinegar in a small bowl. Set aside.
Add salmon to air fryer at 390 degrees for 7-8 minutes flipping half way through
Cook brown rice accordingly. I like to use frozen brown rice to keep it easier!
Assemble bowls with brown rice, shredded carrots, edamame, cucumber and pickled onions. Add salmon on top.
Top with cilantro and green onion. Drizzle with bang bang sauce.
Enjoy!

Notes

You will have additional bang bang sauce.

Split bowl ingredients between two bowls.