Air Fryer Sweet Soy Salmon Bowls with Broccoli and Spicy Mayo

These air fryer sweet soy salmon bowls are the perfect weeknight dinner: quick, flavorful and satisfying. Tender chunks of salmon are glazed with a sweet soy sauce and air-fried until caramelized, while broccoli gets crispy and charred in the same basket. A drizzle of spicy mayo and a sprinkle of sesame seeds and scallions tie everything together over fluffy jasmine rice.

Ready in about 30 minutes, this recipe is a great way to enjoy a restaurant-quality meal at home with minimal effort. The combination of sweet, savory and spicy flavors will make it a new favorite!

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Ingredients

8 ounce BroccoliView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

0.75 cup Jasmine RiceView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

3 unit Spicy MayoView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

1 teaspoon Korean Chili FlakesView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

4 tablespoon Sweet Soy GlazeView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

1 teaspoon HoneyView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

1 tablespoon Sesame SeedsView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

2 unit ScallionsView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

2 teaspoon Garlic PowderView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

10 ounce SalmonView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

2 unit Cooking SprayView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

2 teaspoon (tsp) Cooking OilView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

teaspoon (tsp) SaltView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

teaspoon (tsp) Black PepperView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

Instructions

1. In a small pot, combine rice, 1¼ cups water (2¼ cups for 4 servings) and a pinch of salt. Bring to a boil, then cover and reduce heat to low. Cook until tender, 15-20 minutes. Keep covered off heat until ready to serve.
2. While rice cooks, wash and dry produce. Cut broccoli into bite-size pieces if necessary. Trim and thinly slice scallions. In a medium bowl, toss broccoli with a large drizzle of oil, garlic powder, salt and pepper.
3. Pat salmon dry with paper towels. Using a sharp knife, slowly cut between flesh and skin ½ inch at a time, being careful not to cut into flesh, until skin is fully removed from fish; discard skin. Cut salmon into ½-inch chunks. In a second medium bowl, toss salmon with half the sweet soy glaze (you’ll use the rest later) until evenly coated.
4. Coat an air fryer basket with nonstick cooking spray; arrange salmon and broccoli in basket in separate sections. (TIP: Work in batches if necessary!) Air-fry at 390°F until salmon starts to turn opaque, 4-6 minutes. Remove basket; carefully brush salmon with remaining sweet soy glaze. Return basket to air fryer; cook until glaze is tacky and salmon is cooked through, 1-2 minutes more. Transfer salmon to a small bowl; continue to air-fry broccoli until tender, 2-3 minutes.
5. In a second small bowl, combine spicy mayo, half the honey (all for 4 servings) and as many chili flakes as you like. Add water 1 tsp at a time until mixture reaches a drizzling consistency. Season with salt and pepper.
6. Fluff rice with a fork. Divide rice, salmon and broccoli between shallow bowls in separate sections. Drizzle with spicy mayo; top with scallions, as many sesame seeds as you like and as many remaining chili flakes as you like. Serve.

Recipe Tips

FAQ

Can I use frozen broccoli?

Yes, but thaw and pat it dry first to avoid excess moisture. You may need to add a few minutes to the air-frying time.

What can I substitute for sweet soy glaze?

Mix 2 tablespoons soy sauce with 1 tablespoon honey or brown sugar for a quick substitute.

Can I make this without an air fryer?

Absolutely! Bake the salmon and broccoli on a sheet pan at 400°F. Broil for the last 1-2 minutes to get a caramelized glaze.