20-Minute Air Fryer Salmon Sushi Bowl
A deconstructed sushi bowl featuring air-fried salmon over jasmine rice with crisp vegetables like cucumber, avocado, and snow peas. The salmon cooks quickly in the air fryer while you prep the colorful array of fresh ingredients. Finished with sriracha sauce, Japanese mayo, and soy sauce for authentic flavors. Perfect for a healthy weeknight dinner or when you're craving sushi but want something more substantial and easier to make at home.
Ingredients
- 1 cup Jasmine or Sushi Rice, cooked
- 8 ounces salmon
- 1 cup English Cucumbers
- 1 large avocado, peeled and diced
- ½ cup water chestnuts, drained
- ½ cup match stick carrots
- ½ cup snow peas
- ¼ cup radishes, sliced
- 1 stalk green onions, sliced
- ¼ cup Butter Beans or Fava beans
- ⅛ cup Sriracha Sauce
- ⅛ cup Japanese Mayoregular mayo1:1none
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- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- salt & pepper, to taste(optional)
Instructions
- 1
Cook the jasmine or sushi rice and let it cool down slightly
- 2
Slice all vegetables
- 3
Season salmon with salt and black pepper
- 4
Preheat air fryer to 400 degrees F
- 5
Air fry salmon for 3 to 5 minutes or until done to your liking
- 6
Add rice to bowls
- 7
Top with vegetables and salmon
- 8
Drizzle with sriracha sauce, Japanese mayo, and soy sauce
- 9
Serve immediately
Tips
Cook rice ahead of time and let it cool slightly for better texture and easier handling
Pat salmon dry before seasoning for better browning in the air fryer
Prep all vegetables while the salmon cooks to streamline assembly
Good to Know
Store assembled bowls in refrigerator for up to 2 days. Keep sauces separate if storing longer.
Rice can be cooked up to 3 days ahead. Vegetables can be prepped 1 day ahead.
Serve immediately after assembly for best texture of vegetables and warm salmon.
Common Mistakes
Don't overcook salmon to avoid dryness
Don't add sauces too early to prevent soggy vegetables
Substitutions
Vegan Options
General Alternatives
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FAQ
Can I use frozen salmon?
Yes, but thaw completely and pat dry before seasoning. Cooking time may need to be increased by 1-2 minutes.
What if I don't have an air fryer?
Bake salmon at 400°F for 12-15 minutes or pan-sear in a skillet with oil for 3-4 minutes per side.
How long will leftovers keep?
Assembled bowls keep 2 days refrigerated. Store components separately for up to 3 days for best quality.