Easy Air Fryer Salmon Bowls
Description
Healthy Air Fryer Salmon Bowls with flaky, crisp-edged salmon, fresh veggies, avocado, and a quick sauce over rice or quinoa — a balanced, customizable dinner ready in just 20 minutes.
Ingredients
For the salmon
- 2 salmon fillets, about 6 oz each
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1/4 cup lemon juice
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp salt, adjust to taste
- 1/4 tsp black pepper, adjust to taste
For the bowls
- 1 cup rice, cooked rice or quinoa
- 2 cups spinach, or mixed greens
- 1/2 cucumber, sliced
- 1 avocado, sliced
- 2 tbsp soy sauce, or tamari, or your favorite dressing
Instructions
- Rub salmon with olive oil, garlic powder, salt, pepper, and lemon juice. Rest 5 minutes.
- Preheat the air fryer to 400°F (200°C) for 3–5 minutes.
- Place salmon skin-side down in the basket, leaving space between fillets. Cook 8–10 minutes, until it flakes easily and reaches 145°F (63°C).
- While the salmon cooks, add rice or quinoa to bowls and top with spinach, cucumber, and avocado.
- Flake the salmon into large chunks over the bowls, drizzle with soy sauce or dressing, toss gently, and serve.
Equipment
- Instant-read thermometer (recommended)
- Cooking spray or parchment liner (optional)
Notes
- Skin-on salmon stays moister — keep it on while cooking.
- From frozen: add a few minutes and pat dry once the surface thaws.
- Make it spicy: toss flaked salmon in sriracha mayo.
- Low-carb: use cauliflower rice or extra greens instead of grains.
- Meal prep: store components separately up to 2–3 days.
Nutrition
Serving: 1ServingCalories: 451kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 23gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 4gMonounsaturated Fat: 12gCholesterol: 47mgSodium: 850mgPotassium: 894mgFiber: 5gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 1543IUVitamin C: 16mgCalcium: 53mgIron: 2mg