Salmon Bites Bowl Flavorful (Printable)

Crispy salmon bites paired with fresh veggies, rice, and a creamy spicy drizzle for a vibrant bowl.

# What You'll Need:

→ Salmon

01 - 10.6 oz skinless salmon fillet, cut into 0.8-inch cubes
02 - 1 tbsp soy sauce
03 - 1 tbsp sesame oil
04 - 1 tsp sriracha (optional)
05 - 1 tsp honey or maple syrup
06 - 1/2 tsp garlic powder
07 - 1/2 tsp black pepper

→ Rice

08 - 7 oz cooked jasmine or sushi rice

→ Vegetables & Toppings

09 - 1/2 cucumber, thinly sliced
10 - 1 small avocado, sliced
11 - 2 tbsp pickled ginger
12 - 1 small carrot, julienned
13 - 1 sheet nori, cut into strips
14 - 1 tbsp sesame seeds
15 - 2 tbsp scallions, sliced

→ Spicy Mayo

16 - 2 tbsp mayonnaise
17 - 1 tbsp sriracha
18 - 1 tsp lime juice

# Method:

01 - In a bowl, combine salmon cubes with soy sauce, sesame oil, sriracha, honey, garlic powder, and black pepper. Marinate for 10 minutes.
02 - Preheat air fryer or oven to 400°F. Arrange marinated salmon bites in a single layer. Cook for 7–10 minutes until golden and cooked through, turning halfway.
03 - While salmon cooks, mix mayonnaise, sriracha, and lime juice until smooth.
04 - Divide cooked rice between two bowls. Arrange cucumber, avocado, pickled ginger, carrot, and nori on top.
05 - Add hot salmon bites over the bowls and drizzle generously with spicy mayo.
06 - Sprinkle with sesame seeds and scallions. Serve immediately.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • It's ready in under 35 minutes, which means you can satisfy restaurant-quality cravings without the wait or the bill.
  • The crispy salmon bites stay tender inside while the outside gets golden and slightly caramelized, making every bite feel luxurious.
  • It's endlessly customizable, so you can swap vegetables based on what's in your fridge or what you're craving that day.
02 -
  • Don't skip the halfway turn when cooking the salmon—it's the difference between evenly golden bites and some that are pale or overcooked on one side.
  • The spicy mayo needs lime juice; without it, the sauce tastes flat and one-dimensional, but that bright acid makes everything sing.
03 -
  • If your air fryer tends to cook hot, check the salmon at the 7-minute mark—better to catch it early than have it dry out waiting for 10 minutes.
  • Buy pre-cooked rice packets or cook rice the morning of; it saves time and the bowl comes together in minutes when everything else is ready.
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