This Easy Air-fryer Salmon Poke Bowl recipe is perfect for an easy weeknight dinner! It is basically a deconstructed sushi roll, for a perfectly easy diy sushi night! The Success Boil-in-Bag Jasmine Rice cooks in mere minutes. The air fryer ensures the salmon is done quickly. With minimal chopping involved and fresh ingredients, the entire recipe can be assembled and ready to enjoy in under 15 minutes. With its quick prep and cooking time, this recipe is ideal for busy weeknights. Additionally, the air fried salmon is a great poke topping instead of raw salmon.
This recipe is gluten free, dairy free and can be made nut free by omitting the peanuts and using a substitute sauce. All of my recipes are allergy friendly and gluten free! I am celiac, lactose intolerant and allergic to almonds. In the beginning, it was so hard to find recipes that cater to more than one food allergy or restriction. After that, making sure every single one of my recipes cater to people with multiple dietary restrictions and/or food allergies was so important to me!
why you’ll love this allergy friendly recipe
- Minimal chopping: Uses store-bought chopped vegetables.
- Air-fryer: Cooks the salmon quickly and requires minimal attention.
- Simple sauce: Combines readily available ingredients.
- Boil-in-Bag rice: Cooks in minutes. This is a quick and easy way to cook rice because there’s no measuring and no mess. I used Success Boil-in-Bag Jasmine Rice.
- Serve in the bowl: Assemble the Easy Air-fryer Salmon Poke Bowl directly in serving bowls to save dishes.
ingredients & substitutions
Salmon filets: The salmon filets are the star of the dish. You can use high-quality salmon or wild-caught salmon. Raw salmon or sockeye salmon works too. If using raw salmon, make sure it is sushi grade salmon. Frozen salmon (thawed properly) from the freezer section works too. This will affect the freshness of the fish but not the taste. If you do not want to use sushi-grade salmon, use any other sushi-grade fish such as sushi-grade tuna. You can also use canned tuna or salmon if you prefer. This is a great way to avoid raw seafood at home. You can find any of these high quality fish options at your local grocery store seafood counter. For raw tuna or raw salmon visit your local fishmonger or a high-end grocery store.
Sesame garlic seasoning: Adds flavor to the salmon. Substitute with a mix of sesame seeds, garlic powder, and salt.
Boil-in-Bag Jasmine Rice: I used Success Boil-in-Bag Jasmine Rice. Easy white rice in a portioned bag for convenience. Substitute brown rice or sushi rice if needed.
Chopped peanuts: Adds protein and crunch to the Easy Air-fryer Salmon Poke Bowl. Substitute with chopped almonds, cashews, or sunflower seeds.
Chopped cucumber: Freshness and coolness. Swap with shredded cabbage, edamame, or bell peppers.
Chopped green onions: Flavor and color. Use chives or thinly sliced scallions instead.
Avocado: Creamy texture and healthy fats. Diced mango or pineapple can be used for a sweeter twist.
Peanut sauce: Store-bought is easiest. You can also make your own with peanut butter, soy sauce, rice vinegar, and a touch of honey.
Hot sauce: Adjusts the spice level. Sriracha or chili flakes work well.
Soy sauce: Adds saltiness. Tamari or coconut aminos can be used for a gluten-free option.
taste & texture
The star of the Easy Air-fryer Salmon Poke Bowl is the air-fried salmon. Cooked to flaky perfection, it boasts a slightly crisp exterior thanks to the air fryer’s magic. The sesame garlic seasoning adds a touch of savory sweetness, complementing the natural flavor of the fish. Fluffy rice forms the base of the bowl, providing a foundation for the other ingredients. Chopped cucumber and green onion add a refreshing element with their crisp bite, while the creamy avocado lends a touch of richness and healthy fats. The peanut sauce truly ties the whole dish together. Its sweet, salty, and potentially spicy profile creates a flavor explosion in every mouthful.
directions
- Prepare the rice: Follow the instructions on the box to cook the Success Boil-in-Bag Jasmine Rice. This usually takes about 10 minutes on medium heat.
- Air-fry the salmon: Preheat your air fryer to 400°F (200°C). Season the salmon filet generously with sesame garlic seasoning.
- Cooking the salmon: Depending on the thickness of your filet, air-fry the salmon for 8-12 minutes. A good indication of cooked salmon is when the flesh flakes easily with a fork.
- Assemble the bowl: While the salmon cooks, fluff the cooked rice.
- Prepare the toppings: Arrange the chopped cucumber, green onions, and sliced avocado on top of the bed of rice.
- Flake the salmon: Once cooked, remove the salmon from the air fryer and flake it or cut with a sharp knife into bite-sized pieces.
- Make the peanut sauce: In a small bowl, combine peanut sauce, hot sauce, and soy sauce to your desired taste. Aim for a balance of sweet, salty, and spicy flavors.
- Assemble the poke bowl: Top the bed of rice with the flaked salmon, chopped peanuts, and drizzle the whole bowl with the peanut sauce.
expert tips & tricks
- Top the Easy Air-fryer Salmon Poke Bowl with red pepper flakes, sriracha sauce, spicy mayo, sriracha mayo or any other spicy poke bowl sauce for a spicy kick.
- Top with lime juice or lemon juice for some acid.
- Serve with cauliflower rice for a low carb recipe.
- Add any other of your sushi inspired favorite toppings such as seaweed salad, sweet onions, red cabbage, creamy avocado slices! Spicy sauce and ponzu sauce are a great addition too!
- Season with sesame seeds, black pepper, sea salt and garlic for a more seasoned flavor.
- Drizzle with sesame oil or olive oil if desired.
- Use the highest quality fish.
- Add more green vegetables for more health benefits.
how to serve, store and meal prep
- Assemble the Easy Air-fryer Salmon Poke Bowl directly in serving bowls for a quick and convenient meal.
- Leftovers of the Salmon Poke Bowl can be stored in an airtight container for up to 2 days. Discard leftover assembled bowls containing raw fish and do not save for the next day.
- Cooked salmon (flaked) can be frozen for up to 3 months. Cooked rice freezes well too, lasting up to a month.
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Easy Air-Fryer Salmon Poke Bowl Recipe (Gluten free)
Ingredients
- 1 salmon filet
- 2 tbsp Sesame garlic seasoning
- 1 bag of boil-in-bag jasmine rice
- 2 tbsp Chopped peanuts
- 1/4 cup Chopped cucumber
- 2 tbsp Chopped green onions
- 1/2 avocado sliced
- 2 tbsp Peanut butter
- 1 tsp Hot sauce
- 3-4 tbsp gluten free Soy sauce or coconut aminos
Instructions
- Prepare the rice: Follow the instructions on the bag to cook the boil-in-bag jasmine rice.
- Air-fry the salmon: Preheat your air fryer to 400°F (200°C). Season the salmon filet generously with sesame garlic seasoning.
- Cooking the salmon: Depending on the thickness of your filet, air-fry the salmon for 8-12 minutes. A good indication of cooked salmon is when the flesh flakes easily with a fork.
- Assemble the bowl: While the salmon cooks, fluff the cooked rice and divide it into two bowls.
- Prepare the toppings: Arrange the chopped cucumber, green onions, and sliced avocado on top of the rice in each bowl.
- Flake the salmon: Once cooked, remove the salmon from the air fryer and flake it into bite-sized pieces.
- Make the peanut sauce: In a small bowl, combine peanut sauce, hot sauce, and soy sauce to your desired taste. Aim for a balance of sweet, salty, and spicy flavors.
- Assemble the poke bowl: Top each bowl with the flaked salmon, chopped peanuts, and drizzle with the peanut sauce.
Notes
- Top the Easy Air-fryer Salmon Poke Bowl with red pepper flakes, sriracha sauce, spicy mayo, sriracha mayo or any other spicy poke bowl sauce for a spicy kick.
- Top with lime juice or lemon juice for some acid.
- Serve with cauliflower rice for a low carb recipe.
- Add any other of your sushi inspired favorite toppings such as seaweed salad, sweet onions, red cabbage, creamy avocado slices! Spicy sauce and ponzu sauce are a great addition too!
- Season with sesame seeds, black pepper, sea salt and garlic for a more seasoned flavor.
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