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Air Fryer Bang Bang Salmon Bowls for Easy Weeknight Dinners

A close-up of a bowl filled with crispy, sauced Bang Bang salmon bites over rice and shredded vegetables.
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Make crispy bang bang salmon bites quickly in the air fryer or oven, served over rice with fresh vegetables for a satisfying, high protein bowl perfect for meal prep lunches.

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 Greek yogurt for a lighter swap)
  • 1/4 cup sweet chili sauce
  • 2 tablespoons sriracha (adjust to your spice preference)
  • 1 tablespoon honey or maple syrup
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 4 cups cooked white or brown rice
  • 2 cups shredded cabbage or lettuce mix
  • 1 cup shredded carrots
  • 1/2 cup sliced green onions, for garnish
  • 1/4 cup sesame seeds, for garnish

Instructions

  1. Preheat your air fryer to 400°F (200°C). If using an oven, preheat to 425°F (220°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. In a bowl, toss the salmon cubes with olive oil, salt, and pepper until lightly coated.
  3. For the bang bang sauce, whisk together the mayonnaise (or yogurt), sweet chili sauce, sriracha, honey, and garlic powder in a small bowl. Set aside half of the sauce for drizzling later.
  4. Place the seasoned salmon cubes in the air fryer basket in a single layer, working in batches if necessary.
  5. Air fry for 8 to 10 minutes, shaking the basket halfway through, until the salmon is cooked through and crispy. (If baking, cook for 12-15 minutes).
  6. In a medium bowl, gently toss the hot, cooked salmon bites with half of the prepared bang bang sauce until coated.
  7. To assemble your salmon rice bowl, divide the cooked rice among four bowls. Top the rice with shredded cabbage and carrots.
  8. Place the sauced salmon bites over the vegetables. Drizzle the remaining reserved sauce over the top.
  9. Garnish with sliced green onions and sesame seeds before serving.

Notes

  • For meal prep lunches, store the rice, vegetables, and sauced salmon separately. Combine and reheat just before eating to keep the salmon texture best.
  • To make this a low calorie option, substitute the mayonnaise entirely with plain, non-fat Greek yogurt in the sauce mixture.
  • If you prefer a baked version, toss the salmon lightly in cornstarch before seasoning for extra crispiness.

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