Salmon Bites Flavorful Bowl (Printable)

Crispy salmon cubes paired with fresh veggies, rice, and a spicy creamy drizzle for a vibrant, easy meal.

# Ingredient List:

→ Salmon

01 - 10.5 oz skinless salmon fillet, cut into ¾ inch cubes
02 - 1 tbsp soy sauce
03 - 1 tbsp sesame oil
04 - 1 tsp sriracha (optional)
05 - 1 tsp honey or maple syrup
06 - ½ tsp garlic powder
07 - ½ tsp black pepper

→ Rice

08 - 7 oz cooked jasmine or sushi rice

→ Vegetables & Toppings

09 - ½ cucumber, thinly sliced
10 - 1 small avocado, sliced
11 - 2 tbsp pickled ginger
12 - 1 small carrot, julienned
13 - 1 sheet nori, cut into strips
14 - 1 tbsp sesame seeds
15 - 2 tbsp scallions, sliced

→ Spicy Mayo

16 - 2 tbsp mayonnaise
17 - 1 tbsp sriracha
18 - 1 tsp lime juice

# Directions:

01 - Combine salmon cubes with soy sauce, sesame oil, sriracha, honey, garlic powder, and black pepper. Let marinate for 10 minutes.
02 - Preheat air fryer or oven to 400°F. Arrange marinated salmon bites in a single layer and cook for 7–10 minutes, turning once halfway through, until golden and cooked through.
03 - Mix mayonnaise, sriracha, and lime juice until smooth.
04 - Divide cooked rice between two bowls. Arrange cucumber, avocado, pickled ginger, carrot, and nori on top.
05 - Place hot salmon bites over the vegetables, then drizzle generously with spicy mayo.
06 - Sprinkle sesame seeds and scallions on top. Serve immediately.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Salmon crisps up like you've been working with a professional kitchen technique, but honestly it's just an air fryer and ten minutes.
  • You get that sushi bar experience at home without wrestling with rice rolling or spending $18 per bowl.
  • The spicy mayo is addictive enough that you'll find yourself making extra just to eat with leftover rice later.
02 -
  • Don't marinate the salmon longer than 15 minutes or the citrus and soy will start breaking down the texture and make it mushy—this recipe's speed is part of its genius.
  • The salmon keeps cooking after you take it out of the heat, so pull it out when it's just barely opaque in the thickest part and let carryover cooking finish the job.
03 -
  • Cut your salmon cubes as uniform as possible so they cook evenly and develop that golden crust at the same rate.
  • Room temperature salmon marinated for exactly 10 minutes tastes better than cold salmon—those first few minutes of marinade absorption make a real difference in flavor depth.
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