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Healthy Air Fryer Salmon Rice Bowl Recipe

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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine American
Servings 4

Ingredients
  

  • 4 skin-on or skinless salmon fillets (about 6 ounces each, 1.5 lbs total)
  • 1 tablespoon avocado oil
  • 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce or tamari
  • 2 tablespoons honey or maple syrup
  • 1 tablespoon mirin
  • 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon toasted sesame oil
  • 2 cloves garlic, finely minced
  • 1 teaspoon freshly grated ginger
  • 1 teaspoon sriracha (optional)
  • 4 cups cooked short-grain white rice or brown rice
  • 1 large English cucumber, thinly sliced or diced
  • 1 cup shelled edamame, cooked or thawed
  • 1 large avocado, sliced
  • 1/4 cup thinly sliced green onions
  • 1 tablespoon toasted sesame seeds
  • 4 lime wedges, for serving

Instructions
 

  • Prepare the Rice: Start by cooking your rice according to package directions. Keep it warm once it's done.
  • Make the Glaze: In a small bowl, whisk together soy sauce, honey, mirin, rice vinegar, sesame oil, minced garlic, grated ginger, and sriracha. Set aside.
  • Prep the Salmon: Pat the salmon fillets completely dry with paper towels. Rub with avocado oil and season with salt and pepper.
  • Preheat the Air Fryer: Set your air fryer to 400°F (200°C) and preheat for 3-5 minutes.
  • Cook the Salmon: Place the salmon fillets in the air fryer basket, skin-side down. Air fry for 6 minutes.
  • Glaze and Finish Cooking: After 6 minutes, brush the tops of the salmon generously with about half of the prepared glaze. Cook for another 4-6 minutes, or until the salmon flakes easily and reaches an internal temperature of 135-140°F.
  • Assemble the Bowls: Divide the cooked rice among four bowls. Top with a salmon fillet. Arrange cucumber, edamame, and avocado around the salmon. Drizzle with the remaining sauce, garnish with green onions and sesame seeds, and serve with a lime wedge.

Notes

For best results, use an instant-read thermometer to pull the salmon at 135°F to prevent overcooking. The fish will continue to cook as it rests.
Keyword Air Fryer Salmon Bowl, seafood