Crispy Salmon Bowls
Need a quick, delicious dinner? These Crispy Salmon Bowls have seasoned salmon bites, fluffy rice, and a creamy, spicy bang bang sauce—perfect for busy nights. Let’s make it!Calories: ~400 | Protein: 35g | Carbs: 25g | Fat: 15g
Equipment
- Air fryer or oven
- Mixing bowls
- Knife and cutting board
- Spoon or whisk for mixing the sauce
Ingredients
- For the Salmon:
- 2 salmon fillets cut into bite-sized pieces
- 1 tsp garlic pepper
- 1 tsp onion granules
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1 tbsp Old Bay seasoning or substitute with extra paprika or Cajun seasoning
- For the Bang Bang Sauce:
- 4 tbsp light mayonnaise
- 2 tbsp sweet chili sauce
- 1 tbsp sriracha
- For Serving:
- 2 portions of cooked rice
- Steamed tenderstem broccoli
- Sliced avocado
Instructions
- Step 1: Prep the Salmon.
- Cut the salmon fillets into bite-sized pieces. Place them in a bowl and mix with garlic pepper, onion granules, paprika, and Old Bay seasoning (or substitutes).
- Step 2: Cook the Salmon.
- Place the seasoned salmon pieces in the air fryer basket and cook at 180°C (350°F) for 10 minutes, shaking halfway through. If you don’t have an air fryer, bake them in the oven at the same temperature for 12-15 minutes until crispy.
- Step 3: Make the Bang Bang Sauce.
- In a small bowl, mix together the light mayonnaise, sweet chili sauce, and sriracha until smooth. Adjust the sriracha to your spice preference.
- Step 4: Assemble the Bowls.
- Divide the cooked rice between two bowls. Add the crispy salmon, steamed tenderstem broccoli, and sliced avocado. Drizzle the bang bang sauce generously over the top.
- Step 5: Serve and Enjoy.
- Your crispy salmon bowls are ready to be enjoyed!
Notes
- Don’t Overcook the Salmon: Keep an eye on the cooking time to ensure the salmon stays tender on the inside while crispy on the outside.
- Even Cooking: Shake the air fryer basket halfway through for even crispiness.
- Spice Level: Adjust the amount of sriracha in the bang bang sauce to suit your spice preference.