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Air Fryer Bang Bang Salmon Bites Bowl

Close-up of a bowl filled with rice, crispy pieces of salmon, shredded carrots, purple cabbage, and drizzled with bang bang sauce.
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Make crispy, sweet-spicy bang bang salmon bites quickly in the air fryer or oven. Serve these high protein bowls over rice with fresh vegetables for an easy weeknight dinner or meal prep lunch.

Ingredients

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  • 1.5 lb salmon fillet, skin removed and cut into 1-inch cubes
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/2 cup mayonnaise (use light mayo for a lower calorie option)
  • 1/4 cup sweet chili sauce
  • 2 tablespoons sriracha (adjust to your spice preference)
  • 1 tablespoon honey or maple syrup
  • 1 teaspoon rice vinegar
  • 4 cups cooked white or brown rice
  • 2 cups shredded carrots
  • 2 cups thinly sliced red cabbage
  • 1 cup chopped green onions, for garnish
  • Sesame seeds, for garnish

Instructions

  1. In a medium bowl, toss the salmon cubes with olive oil, salt, and pepper.
  2. Prepare the bang bang sauce: Whisk together the mayonnaise, sweet chili sauce, sriracha, honey, and rice vinegar in a small bowl until smooth. Set aside about 1/4 cup of the sauce for drizzling later.
  3. Toss the seasoned salmon cubes in the remaining bang bang sauce, ensuring they are fully coated.
  4. For the Air Fryer: Arrange the salmon in a single layer in the air fryer basket. Cook at 400°F (200°F) for 8 to 10 minutes, shaking the basket halfway through, until the salmon is cooked through and slightly crispy.
  5. For the Oven: Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C). Place the salmon on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Bake for 12 to 15 minutes, until cooked through and lightly browned.
  6. To assemble the salmon rice bowl: Divide the cooked rice among four bowls. Top with shredded carrots and red cabbage.
  7. Place the cooked bang bang salmon bites over the rice and vegetables.
  8. Drizzle the reserved bang bang sauce over the salmon. Garnish with chopped green onions and sesame seeds.

Notes

  • For meal prep lunches, store the rice, vegetables, and salmon separately. Combine and add the sauce just before eating to keep the salmon texture best.
  • To make this a lower-fat option, substitute Greek yogurt for half of the mayonnaise in the sauce.
  • You can substitute broccoli florets or edamame for some of the raw vegetables.

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