Air Fryer Teriyaki Salmon Bowl
Air fryer teriyaki salmon bowls are an easy, flavor-packed dinner that comes together in under 30 minutes. Tender salmon bites are cooked in the air fryer, then served over rice with fresh vegetables for a simple, customizable weeknight meal.
Servings: 4
Ingredients
- ¾ cup Teriyaki Sauce divided (such as Kikkoman)
- 2 pounds Salmon skin removed and cut into 1–2 inch pieces
- 1½ cups White Rice dry
- 4 Persian Cucumbers thinly sliced
- 1 cup Carrots shredded
- 2 Avocados thinly sliced
- 4 Green Onions thinly sliced (only top dark green part)
- 1 tablespoon Sesame Seeds for serving
Instructions
- Marinate: Add salmon pieces to a bowl and toss with about ½ cup teriyaki sauce until evenly coated. Let marinate for 15 minutes.
- Prep: Cook rice according to package instructions and prepare vegetables.
- Air fry: Arrange salmon in a single layer in the air fryer basket. Cook at 375°F for 8 to 10 minutes, or until cooked through. No flipping is needed, but you can flip halfway through if desired.
- Assemble: Divide rice between bowls, then top with salmon, cucumbers, carrots, avocado, and green onions. Drizzle with remaining teriyaki sauce and sprinkle with sesame seeds.
Notes
- Teriyaki sauce: A good-quality bottled teriyaki sauce such as Kikkoman works great and saves time. You can also use homemade teriyaki sauce if you prefer.
- Salmon prep: Ask your fishmonger to remove the skin to save time. You can also use skin-on salmon, but for this recipe, removing the skin makes the salmon easier to cut and eat in bowls.
- Cut size matters: Cut salmon into 1 to 2-inch pieces for the best texture. If parts of the salmon are thinner, leave them slightly larger or cut into strips so they cook more evenly.
- Customize your bowl: This recipe is very flexible. Try swapping in vegetables like edamame, shredded cabbage, broccoli, or snap peas depending on what you have on hand. Change out the white rice for brown rice or cauliflower rice.
- Topping ideas: Add extra flavor with toppings like chili oil, sriracha, furikake, or sesame dressing.
- Air fryer tip: Do not overcrowd the air fryer basket so the salmon cooks evenly and gets lightly caramelized.
- Air fryer timing: Air fryer models can vary, so cook time may differ slightly. Check that the salmon is cooked through and flakes easily before serving.
- Oven option: You can bake the salmon at 400°F for 10 to 12 minutes, or until cooked through.
- Storage: Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. For best results, store components separately and assemble before serving.
Nutrition
Calories: 789kcal | Carbohydrates: 73g | Protein: 54g | Fat: 31g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 8g | Monounsaturated Fat: 15g | Cholesterol: 125mg | Sodium: 825mg | Potassium: 1946mg | Fiber: 9g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 5762IU | Vitamin C: 16mg | Calcium: 111mg | Iron: 4mg
