Ingredients
Scale
- 2 filets Atlantic, King, or Sockeye salmon (about 12 ounces total), trimmed and pat dry
- 2 Tbsp coconut aminos (use low-sodium if preferred)
- 1 Tbsp honey (or maple syrup for floral notes)
- 1 tsp sesame oil (can omit for neutral taste)
- ¼ tsp garlic powder
- ⅛ tsp sea salt (reduce for low-sodium diets)
- ½ cup cooked edamame (shelled or in-pod)
- ½ avocado, sliced
- 2 cups cooked brown rice (warm before assembling)
- Spicy yogurt sauce, to taste (combine Greek yogurt with sriracha and lemon)
Instructions
- Pat salmon filets dry and cut into 2-inch cubes.
- Place salmon cubes in a shallow mixing bowl for marinating.
- Combine coconut aminos, honey, sesame oil, garlic powder, and sea salt in a mixing bowl.
- Reserve 1 tablespoon of the marinade in a small container for finishing the bowls later.
- Pour remaining marinade over the salmon cubes and toss lightly to coat.
- Marinate salmon cubes for at least 3 minutes.
- Preheat your air fryer to 400°F.
- Place marinated salmon cubes in a single layer in the air fryer basket.
- Air fry at 400°F for 7 minutes until edges are crispy and salmon flakes easily with a fork.
- Portion 1 cup of cooked brown rice into each bowl as the base.
- Arrange air-fried salmon cubes on top of the rice.
- Scatter ¼ cup cooked edamame over each bowl.
- Spoon sliced avocado into each bowl.
- Drizzle the reserved tablespoon of marinade over the bowls.
- Top with spicy yogurt sauce to taste and serve immediately.
Notes
Use room-temperature salmon for even cooking and always cut uniform cubes for consistent caramelization.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 7 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Air frying
- Cuisine: Japanese
- Diet: Pescatarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 420mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
Keywords: salmon, teriyaki, rice bowls, quick meal, air fryer, Japanese