Salmon bowls are one of my favorite weeknight go-tos — colorful, nutritious, and endlessly adaptable. The best part? You can mix and match rice, grains, veggies, and sauces to suit your mood - and your fridge contents. Teriyaki salmon bowls with rice are my personal fav but it's great to try new things!
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Air Fryer Salmon Bowls - Quick, easy, delicious!
Salmon bowls are so quick to make, especially when you use my air fryer salmon bites recipe to get things started (it’s an easy method for perfectly crispy, tender salmon in next to no time). Alternatively, you can serve any of these combinations with a whole air fryer salmon fillet.
Whether you’re craving a sweet and sticky teriyaki salmon bowl with rice, fresh Mediterranean flavours, or a poke-style tropical bowl, I’ve rounded up 7 mouthwatering ways to make salmon bowls that are fun to eat and easy to make.
How to Make a Salmon Bowl
- Choose the flavors you love best from the suggestions below.
- Cook any elements that need to be cooked (like veggies, rice and the salmon). You can keep the salmon bites plain, or add seasoning or a marinade to them before cooking them.
- Combine the cooked elements right away for a warm salmon bowl, or let them cool before combining, for a cold salmon bowl.
- Add any sauces and seasonings.
- Serve and enjoy!
What to Put in a Salmon Bowl
Here are 7 different types of salmon bowl to make using air fryer salmon bites:
Teriyaki Salmon Bowl (my fav salmon and rice recipe)
• Base: Steamed jasmine rice
• Toppings: Air fryer teriyaki salmon bites, sautéed broccoli, snap peas, shredded carrots
• Sauce: Extra teriyaki glaze + sesame seeds
Mediterranean Salmon Bowl
• Base: Quinoa or couscous
• Toppings: Salmon, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, olives, feta
• Sauce: Lemon-tahini dressing
Mexican-Inspired Salmon Bowl
• Base: Cilantro-lime rice or cauliflower rice
• Toppings: Salmon with smoky chili rub, black beans, corn, pico de gallo, avocado
• Sauce: Chipotle crema or lime yogurt drizzle
Asian-Inspired Salmon Bowl
• Base: Brown rice or soba noodles
• Toppings: Salmon bites, edamame, shredded cabbage, pickled radish, seaweed salad
• Sauce: Soy-ginger dressing
Greek Salmon Bowl
• Base: Orzo pasta
• Toppings: Salmon, roasted peppers, spinach, cucumber, red onion
• Sauce: Tzatziki
BBQ Salmon Bowl
• Base: Mashed sweet potatoes or cornbread crumbles
• Toppings: BBQ-glazed salmon, grilled zucchini, corn, coleslaw
• Sauce: Extra BBQ sauce drizzle
Poke-Style Salmon Bowl
• Base: Sushi rice
• Toppings: Salmon cubes (with sesame-soy marinade), avocado, cucumber, mango, scallions
• Sauce: Spicy mayo + sprinkle of furikake
Air Fryer Salmon Bowl
Ingredients
- 1 skinless salmon fillet (cut into bite-sized pieces)
- 1 cup Rice, quinoa or noodles or grain of your choice
- 2 cup Vegetables or salad ingredients choose your favorites
- tablespoon Sauce or dressing see blog post for suggestions
Instructions
- Prepare the salmon bites: Toss cubed salmon with a little oil and seasoning, then air fry at 200°C / 400°F for 7–9 minutes, shaking halfway through.
- Cook your base: Rice, quinoa, or noodles all work beautifully.
- Prep your veggies: Steam, roast, or chop fresh vegetables for your bowl.
- Assemble your bowl: Start with the base, add salmon bites, arrange vegetables and toppings, and drizzle with your chosen sauce.
- Serve & enjoy!
Notes
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I hope you love eating salmon bowls as much as I do! Let me know in the comments which are your favorite flavor combinations! Happy air frying!
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