Savory, flaky salmon with crunchy cucumber, carrots, and edamame make this Air Fryer Salmon Bowl a nutrient-packed, high protein meal. Get over 30 grams of protein easily prepared in under 30 minutes.
Why You’ll Love Air Fryer Salmon Bowl
This Air Fryer Salmon Bowl resembles a deconstructed baked salmon roll. It is full of flavor and contains an array of nutrients. The salmon and edamame are the main protein sources providing 33.5 grams per meal. Cucumbers, carrots, and edamame are high in fiber, making each meal have 5 grams.
I love quick and easy meals. You can prepare this meal in under 30 minutes. Only the salmon and rice are cooked. Use frozen rice packets like this to have it ready even sooner. Salmon cooks in about 7 minutes in the air fryer. Then, you just assemble the bowls and enjoy! It’s a delicious and savory meal you’ll look forward to eating.
Ingredients
- Salmon: the protein source and high in omega-3 fatty acids.
- Coconut aminos: soy sauce alternative lower in sodium. It tastes savory and slightly sweet. Made from the sap of coconut palms.
- Sesame oil: often used in Chinese and Japanese cooking. It is rich in unsaturated fats and antioxidants.
- Garlic powder: adds flavor.
- Cucumber: contains antioxidants and fiber. The high water content helps your hydration.
- Rice: the carb source for energy.
- Carrots: very rich in vitamin A, which is important for vision. Also a good source of fiber.
- Edamame: high in fiber, adds plant protein, and high in folate, iron, and potassium.
- Optional toppings: avocado and sesame seeds: both contain healthy fats and add flavor.
How to Make Air Fryer Salmon Bowl
Cook rice following package instructions or use frozen rice packets.
Pat salmon dry with a paper towel. Cut salmon into 4 ounce filets, aiming for even thickness. Drizzle oil over filets, then drizzle coconut aminos. Use a basting brush to evenly coat fish. Dust filets with garlic.
Preheat air fryer to 400°F. Coat basket with oil. Place salmon skin side down in a single layer in the basket and cook for 7-9 minutes, or until salmon flakes easily.
Dice or thinly slice cucumber. Assemble bowls: 3/4 cup rice, 2.25 oz (~1/3 cup) edamame, ½ cup cucumber, and ¼ cup carrots. Evenly divide salmon among 4 bowls. Top with avocado, sesame seeds, and drizzle additional coconut aminos.
Tips
- Use frozen rice packets to prepare this meal in less than 15 minutes.
- Find shelled edamame at Trader Joe’s or your local grocery store in the freezer isle.
- You can store the salmon in the marinade in an airtight container and air fry each serving prior to eating.
- Don’t have sesame oil? You can use your favorite cooking oil. I’ve made this recipe with olive oil and it tastes great.
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Air Fryer Salmon Bowl
Equipment
- 1 Air Fryer
Ingredients
- 1 cup white rice, dry
- 1 lb salmon
- 1 tsp sesame oil or other cooking oil
- 1 tsp coconut aminos or soy sauce
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 large cucumber
- 1 cup shredded carrots
- 9 oz edamame, shelled
- avocado (optional)
- sesame seeds (optional)
Instructions
- Cook rice following package instructions.
- Pat salmon dry with a paper towel. Cut salmon into 4 ounce filets, aiming for even thickness. Drizzle oil over filets, then drizzle coconut aminos. Use a basting brush to evenly coat fish. Dust filets with garlic.
- Preheat air fryer to 400°F. Spray basket with non-stick spray. Place salmon in a single layer in the basket and cook for 7-9 minutes, or until salmon flakes easily.
- Dice or thinly slice cucumber. Assemble bowls: ½ cup rice, 2.25 oz (~1/3 cup) edamame, ½ cup cucumber, and ¼ cup carrots. Evenly divide salmon among 4 bowls. Top with avocado, sesame seeds, and drizzle coconut aminos.
Notes
- Use frozen rice packets to prepare this meal in less than 15 minutes.
- Find shelled edamame at Trader Joe’s or your local grocery store in the freezer isle.
- You can store the salmon in the marinade in an airtight container and air fry each serving prior to eating.
- Don’t have sesame oil? You can use your favorite cooking oil. I’ve made this recipe with olive oil and it tastes great.
