Salmon Poke Bowl Recipe(Gluten Free)

You can’t go wrong with a salmon poke bowl. These flavorful gluten free rice bowls are packed with air fried salmon, fresh vegetables and a spicy mayo drizzle. A perfect family-friendly take-out style meal that is easy to make at home on busy weeknights.

These homemade poke bowls are quick and easy to make! Whenever I’m bored and have no meal inspiration, these salmon poke bowls save the day. There’s just something about piling my favorite sushi toppings in a bowl that makes it feel like its take-out! This salmon poke bowl recipe takes about 20 minutes to make, and most of that time is just letting the air fryer do the work!

If you loved this Salmon Poke Bowl, you’ll also love 15-minute homemade poke bowl, my spicy tuna poke bowl with canned tuna and my chicken poke bowl.

While traditional poke bowls are made with raw fish, I always think its hard to find raw fish that is sushi grade and safe to eat in the grocery store. So instead, I used air fried salmon here instead of raw tuna. Salmon filets are much more accessible for busy weeknights dinners and easy to find in your local grocery store.

Why you’ll love this recipe

• I can’t stress enough how easy it is to make this salmon poke bowl! Air fry the salmon, heat up the rice and chop the vegetables! That’s it!
• You don’t even need to turn on your oven or stove! This recipe calls for easy air fryer salmon.
• This Salmon Poke Bowl recipe is allergy friendly. This recipe is gluten free and dairy free!
• It’s an easy option for a meal prep lunches or dinners! I love to have it ready to go when I need to just pull a dinner out of the fridge and I’m set!

Ingredients & Substitutions

Salmon: I always make one filet of salmon per person. You can also make one large piece of salmon and split it up into 4 bowls. You can choose from King, Atlantic or Sockeye salmon. If you are choosing to serve it raw, make sure you buy sushi-grade salmon. You can also use raw sushi grade tuna, seared tuna or even tuna from a can!

Rice: I used regular long-grain rice in this Salmon Poke Bowl. I often use basmati or jasmine. Feel free to use quinoa or even cauliflower rice instead. To save time, I often use leftover rice, frozen rice, instant rice or microwavable rice.

Toppings: I used cucumber, green onions and crunchy corn tortilla chips.

Spicy mayo: For the gluten free Salmon Poke Bowl recipe make sure your spicy mayo is gluten free. You can also make it at home by mixing sriracha and mayo. This allows you to make it as spicy as you want!

How do I make this recipe?

First, I cook my white rice according to package instructions.

Next, I preheat the air fryer to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Then, I slice the lemon and add the slices to the air fryer pan. I place the salmon filet on top of the lemon slices.

After, In a small bowl, I mix together the garlic, gluten free soy sauce, and honey. I spread this mixture over the salmon. Then, I air fry the salmon for 10-12 minutes, or until the salmon is cooked as desired. When it is done, I flake the salmon and add the salmon a bowl.

Then, I top the Salmon Poke Bowl with rice and chopped cucumber.

I drizzle the spicy mayo over the salmon poke bowl and sprinkle with chopped green onions. Then, I sprinkle with flaky sea salt and black pepper and drizzle with gluten free soy sauce for extra flavor.

Expert Tips & Tricks

These homemade salmon poke bowls are totally customizable! You can add any of your favorite poke toppings like avocado, crispy onions, edamame, green onions, mango or shredded lettuce.

How Do I Serve the Salmon Poke Bowl?

I like to serve my salmon poke bowl recipe over rice, but you can always use greens for a leaner lighter option! This salmon poke bowl can be served warm, cold or at room temparature.

What other toppings can I use?

I always add my favorite toppings like cucumbers and spicy mayo. You can also consider adding shredded carrots, sliced cabbage, seaweed, edamames, avocado, sesame seeds, or even crunchy onions!

How do I Store this salmon poke bowl?

To store, I let the salmon cool completely before adding to the Salmon Poke Bowl and refrigerating in an airtight container for up to four days.

Can I meal prep this salmon poke bowl recipe?

Absolutely! These salmon poke bowls are great for meal prepping. They can be made ahead of time and served warm or at room temperature.

To meal prep into individual portions, divide into separate containers. These individual portions are my favorite for great grab-and-go lunches or quick dinners during the week.

How do I know when my salmon is cooked?

The easiest way is if the salmon is cooked it should easily flake. The salmon color should be a lighter pale pink, instead of the dark orange color it started as. If you have a meat thermometer, it should reach an internal temperature of at least 145F.

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