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If you’re looking for a quick, healthy, and flavor-packed dinner that the whole family will love, these Healthy Salmon Bite Bowls in the Air Fryer are it! Juicy salmon cubes are tossed in a simple marinade, air fried to crispy perfection, and served over a bed of rice with fresh veggies and a creamy spicy sriracha garlic sauce. Best part? This wholesome meal comes together in just 20 minutes!
Weeknights have never been easier! These Salmon Bites made in the air fryer make delicious and customizable bowls the whole family will love. I am loving these as a dinner that gets on the table in less than 30 minutes!
Why You’ll Love these Salmon Bowls!
- Quick & Easy: Dinner is on the table in 20 minutes thanks to the air fryer.
- Nutritious: Loaded with heart-healthy salmon, fiber-rich veggies, and wholesome grains. As a nutritionist, this one checks all of my boxes! It’s one of my go-to salmon recipes when I want something quick, flavorful, and satisfying.
- Customizable: Mix and match toppings. You can easily swap in quinoa, cauliflower rice, or extra veggies.
- Meal Prep Friendly: Cook once, enjoy all week long.
These Salmon Bowls are so easy to make!
Gather up these easy ingredients:
- Salmon: Cut into 1-inch bite-sized pieces.
- Marinade: Olive oil, soy sauce (or tamari), honey or maple syrup, garlic, smoked paprika, sriracha, salt, and pepper.
- Base: Steamed rice, quinoa, or greens.
- Toppings: Carrots, cucumber, avocado, and green onions.
- Sauce: A creamy mix of Greek yogurt (or mayo), sriracha, soy sauce, sesame oil, and lime juice.
Follow these simple steps to have dinner on the table in less than 30 minutes.
- Prep the Salmon: Pat dry and cut salmon into 1-inch cubes. Toss with olive oil, soy sauce, honey, garlic, smoked paprika, and sriracha.
- Air Fry: Place salmon bites in a single layer in the air fryer basket. Cook at 400°F for 6–10 minutes (depending on your air-fryer), shaking halfway, until edges are golden and salmon is cooked through.
- Make the Sauce: Whisk Greek yogurt (or mayo), sriracha, soy sauce, sesame oil, and lime juice.
- Assemble the Bowls: Start with rice (my Ten-Minute Easy Rice is perfect here for a quick, fluffy base), top with salmon bites, veggies, and avocado. Drizzle with sauce, sprinkle with green onions and sesame seeds.
Tips for Success!
After testing this recipe a few times, a few tips stick out.
- Don’t overcrowd the air fryer basket. This helps the salmon crisp up.
- For extra crunch, top with sesame seeds, chopped peanuts, or crispy wonton strips. I also love to add cilantro!
- Make a double batch of salmon bites and store in an airtight container; reheat in the air fryer for 3–4 minutes before serving.
- Customize with your favorite veggies. Looking to increase protein? Add in some edamame!
Meal Prep Instructions
These bowls are perfect for meal prep! Cook the rice and salmon ahead of time, and store separately from the fresh veggies. When ready to eat, reheat salmon in the air fryer, then assemble your bowl fresh. The sauce can be stored in the fridge for up to 4 days.
If you love quick salmon dinners, be sure to also try my Blackened Sheet Pan Salmon with Cilantro Avocado Pesto — another fast, flavor-packed meal that comes together in just 25 minutes with minimal cleanup.
Healthy Salmon Bite Bowls in the Air Fryer (20 Minute Dinner)
Equipment
- Air Fryer or oven with air fryer setting
Ingredients
For the salmon bites:
- 1 lb salmon filet*, (skin removed)
- 2 tbsp lime juice
- 1 tbsp olive oil or avocado oil
- 1 tbsp soy sauce or tamari**
- 1 tbsp honey
- 1 tbsp sriracha sauce
- 2 cloves garlic, , minced
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
For the bowls:
- 2-3 cups cooked rice , (jasmine, basmati, or brown rice)
- 1 cup shredded carrots
- 1 cup cucumber slices
- 1 medium avocado, , sliced
- 2 green onions, thinly sliced
- sesame seeds for garnish
- cilantro for garnis , (optional)
Spicy Garlic Sauce
- 1/3 cup Greek yogurt or mayo
- 2 tbsp sriracha sauce
- 1 tbsp lime juice
- 1 tsp soy sauce
- 1 clove garlic, , minced
Instructions
- Prep the salmon: Pat salmon dry and cut into 1-inch cubes. Toss in a bowl with olive oil, soy sauce, honey, garlic, sriracha, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper. Let sit 5–10 minutes while you prep the bowls.
- Preheat the air fryer to 400 degrees F. Place salmon bites in single layer in the basket. Air fry for 6 – 10 minutes, turning halfway through, until golden on the edges and cooked through.
- Whisk together yogurt or mayo with sriracha, lime juice, garlic, and soy sauce until smooth.
- Assemble the bowls by evenly dividing rice and topping with salmon bites, carrots, cucumber, avocado and green onions. Drizzle with the spicy garlic sauce and sprinkle with sesame seeds.
Notes
These were great! The whole family loved them!