Air Fryer Teriyaki Salmon Rice Bowls are perfect for busy weeknights! This recipe is ready in about 30 minutes and made with a handful of simple ingredients.
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Why You'll Love This Recipe
- Quick and easy - it takes about 30 minutes to make!
- Minimal prep time
- Gluten-Free & Dairy-Free
- Nutrient dense
- Versatile - switch up the vegetables and sides!
🍴Ingredient Notes
- Salmon - Skinless salmon is the easiest to work with, but you can also remove the skin yourself with a sharp knife.
- Teriyaki Sauce - I used Primal Kitchen Thick n' Sticky Teriyaki Sauce. I love that it's made with simple ingredients, soy-free, and Paleo friendly! Any teriyaki sauce will work with this recipe.
- Broccoli Florets - You can purchase broccoli florets to save on prep time or buy a head of broccoli and cut it yourself.
- Cooked Rice - Any rice will work with this recipe! Brown Rice, Basmati Rice, and Jasmine Rice are all great choices.
- Garnish - Thinly sliced green onion and extra sesame seeds are great for garnish.
Air Fryer Options
I actually have two styles of air fryers and recommend both depending on what fits best with your lifestyle.
Air Fryer with Sheet Pan
The first type of air fryer I have is what is shown in this post - the Ninja Foodi Air Fryer Oven. This appliance is bigger and sits on my kitchen counter.
It looks more like a mini oven than an air fryer! You can use a baking tray or the metal basket. (It comes with both.) This oven can air fry, toast, bake, or dehydrate and flips up to save on counter space when it's not in use. (I use it as an air fryer and toaster the most.)
Air Fryer with Basket
The second type of air fryer I have is a basket style air fryer. This air fryer is portable and can be stored in a pantry or cabinet. Both styles can be used with this recipe!
🍴Step by Step Instructions
Step 1: Marinate Salmon
Start by cutting the skinless salmon filets into 2-inch pieces. Add to a large bowl with the teriyaki sauce and stir until they're completely coated in the sauce.
Step 2: Air Fry Salmon
Add the marinated salmon onto a parchment paper lined tray or directly into a greased air fryer. Air fry at 375 degrees for 7-8 minutes.
Step 3: Steam Broccoli
To steam the broccoli, add broccoli florets into a saucepan with about 1 inch of water. Cover the pot and let simmer until broccoli is fork tender.
Step 4: Assemble Rice Bowls
Assemble the bowls by adding rice, steamed broccoli, air fried salmon bites, and top with an extra drizzle of teriyaki sauce. For garnish add sesame seeds and thinly sliced green onion!
Expert Tips
- Speaking from experience, it's much easier to prepare the salmon when you buy it without the skin. You can remove the skin yourself, but you'll need a sharp knife and patience.
- Use a paper towel to pat dry the salmon before marinating.
- Marinate the salmon the night before or the morning of to achieve maximum flavor!
- Do not overcook the salmon or it will dry out! It does not take long to cook salmon when it's cut into small cubes.
- Make sure you cut the salmon bites into similar size bites so they cook evenly in the air fryer.
- If you use a baking tray, line it with parchment paper to keep the salmon from sticking. If you use a basket style air fryer, spray with a nonstick oil like avocado oil or coconut oil.
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, follow the same instructions and bake at 400 degrees for about 6-8 minutes.
Yes! Defrost the frozen salmon in the refrigerator overnight to thaw.
Yes, use a non-stick skillet or cast-iron skillet. Cook on a medium-high heat for about 3-4 minutes on each side.
How to store leftovers
Leftovers should be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 3-4 days.
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Recipe
Air Fried Teriyaki Salmon Bites Rice Bowls
Equipment
- 1 Air Fryer
Ingredients
- 3 Filets of Salmon, cut into cubes.
- ½ Cup Primal Kitchen Teriyaki Sauce I used their thick n sticky honey teriyaki sauce.
- 4 Cups Steamed Broccoli Florets
- 4 Cups Cooked Basmati Rice Use whatever rice you prefer!
Garnish
- Sesame Seeds
- Green Onion, Thinly Sliced
Instructions
- Start by cutting the skinless salmon filets into 2-inch pieces. Add to a large bowl with the teriyaki sauce and stir until they're completely coated in the sauce.
- Add the marinated salmon onto a parchment paper lined tray or directly into a greased air fryer. Air fry at 375 degrees for 7-8 minutes.
- To steam the broccoli, add broccoli florets into a saucepan with about 1 inch of water. Cover the pot and let simmer until broccoli is fork tender.
- Assemble the bowls by adding rice, steamed broccoli, air fried salmon bites, and top with an extra drizzle of teriyaki sauce. For garnish add sesame seeds and thinly sliced green onion!
Notes
Expert Tips
- Speaking from experience, it's much easier to prepare the salmon when you buy it without the skin. You can remove the skin yourself, but you'll need a sharp knife and patience.
- Use a paper towel to pat dry the salmon before marinating.
- Marinate the salmon the night before or the morning of to achieve maximum flavor!
- Do not overcook the salmon or it will dry out! It does not take long to cook salmon when it's cut into small cubes.
- Make sure you cut the salmon bites into similar size bites so they cook evenly in the air fryer.
- If you use a baking tray, line it with parchment paper to keep the salmon from sticking. If you use a basket style air fryer, spray with a nonstick oil like avocado oil or coconut oil.
How to Store Leftovers
Leftovers should be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 3-4 days. **See full post for more information and step by step photos.Nutrition
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