Sweet Soy Glazed Salmon Bowls with Air-Fried Broccoli and Spicy Mayo

These sweet soy glazed salmon bowls are the perfect weeknight dinner when you crave something flavorful but don’t have hours to spend in the kitchen. Tender chunks of salmon are coated in a sweet soy glaze and air-fried until caramelized, while broccoli gets crispy and charred alongside. Served over fluffy jasmine rice and finished with a spicy Sriracha mayo, sesame seeds and scallions, every bite is a balance of sweet, savory and heat.

This recipe comes together in just 30 minutes and uses the air fryer for hands-off cooking. The salmon is glazed twice for a sticky, glossy finish that pairs beautifully with the crunchy broccoli. Whether you’re meal-prepping or feeding the family, these bowls are sure to become a favorite.

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Ingredients

ounce BroccoliView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

0.75 cup Jasmine RiceView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

8 ounce AsparagusView 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 tablespoon MayonnaiseView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

2 unit ScallionsView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

1 teaspoon SrirachaView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

2 teaspoon Garlic PowderView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

10 ounce SalmonView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

teaspoon (tsp) SaltView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

2 teaspoon (tsp) Cooking OilView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

2 unit Cooking SprayView 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 mayonnaise, Sriracha, 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 salmon for this recipe?

Yes, but thaw it completely in the refrigerator overnight and pat dry before cooking to ensure proper glazing and even cooking.

Can I make this recipe without an air fryer?

Absolutely. You can bake the salmon and broccoli on a sheet pan in a 400°F oven. Broil the salmon for the last 1-2 minutes to caramelize the glaze.

How do I store leftovers?

Store components separately in airtight containers in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat in the air fryer or oven to restore crispness.