Air Fryer Honey Garlic Salmon Bowls

Servings: 4

Prep Time: 10 minutes

Cook Time: 8–10 minutes

Total Time: 20 minutes

Calories: ~580 per bowl (varies with toppings)

Ingredients

For the Salmon

• 4 salmon fillets (about 6 oz each)

• 1 tbsp olive oil

• 1 tsp garlic powder

• Salt & pepper to taste

Honey Garlic Sauce

• ¼ cup honey

• 2 tbsp soy sauce

• 1 tbsp minced garlic

• 1 tbsp rice vinegar (or lemon juice)

• 1 tsp sriracha (optional, for heat)

• 1 tsp sesame oil

For the Bowls

• 3 cups cooked jasmine or basmati rice

• 1 cup cucumber slices

• 1 cup shredded carrots

• 1 avocado, sliced

• 2 green onions, chopped

• Sesame seeds (for topping)

• Lime wedges (optional)

Instructions

1. Prepare the Salmon

1. Preheat air fryer to 400°F (200°C).

2. Brush salmon with olive oil and season with garlic powder, salt, and pepper.

2. Make the Honey Garlic Sauce

In a bowl, whisk together:

• honey

• soy sauce

• garlic

• rice vinegar

• sesame oil

• sriracha (optional)

Set aside.

3. Air Fry the Salmon

1. Place salmon fillets in the air fryer basket, skin side down.

2. Cook 8–10 minutes, depending on thickness.

3. Brush salmon generously with honey garlic sauce during the last 2 minutes.

4. Build the Bowls

Divide cooked rice into bowls.
Add:

• cucumbers

• carrots

• avocado

• green onions

Place salmon on top and drizzle with extra sauce.

5. Serve

Sprinkle with sesame seeds and serve with lime wedges for extra brightness.

⭐ Notes

• For crispier edges, air fry 1–2 minutes longer after brushing with sauce.

• Swap rice for cauliflower rice to make it low-carb.

• Add edamame, corn, or pickled onions for more texture.

• Leftovers are great cold as a salmon poke-style bowl.