Air Fryer Salmon Bowl with Serious Flavor - Mexican Style

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nowayjosecuisine591.141 hour ago3 min read
🐟 2 salmon fillets (about 8 oz each), diced into bite-sized pieces🧂 ½ teaspoon salt🌿 ½ teaspoon cumin🌶️ ½ teaspoon paprika🌿 ¼ teaspoon dried oregano🧄 ½ teaspoon garlic powder🧅 ½ teaspoon onion powder🌶️ 1 teaspoon chipotle purée🍋 Juice of ½ lime🌶️ Fresh black pepper, to taste🥑 1 tablespoon avocado oil🍚 1 cup basmati rice💧 1½ cups water🧂 ½ teaspoon salt (optional)🧈 1 teaspoon oil or butter (optional)🍅 2 medium ripe tomatoes, diced🧅 ¼ small onion, finely chopped🌶️ 1 small jalapeño, finely chopped🍋 Juice of ½ lime🌿 2 tablespoons chopped cilantro🧂 Salt, to taste🥑 Sliced avocado🥬 Shredded red cabbage🥒 Diced cucumber🫘 Black beans (canned, drained & rinsed)🌶️ Sliced green bell pepper🧅 Pickled red onions🌺 Thinly sliced radish🍶 Sour cream or Greek yogurt🌿 Sliced green onions🍋 Lime wedge

Satisfy your cravings with this vibrant and flavor-packed Mexican Salmon Bowl. With its bold spices and fresh ingredients, this dish is not only quick to make but also a nutritious powerhouse. Perfect for busy weeknights, this bowl offers the ease of air frying and the richness of Mexican flavors — a delicious, healthy meal ready in under 30 minutes.

Ingredients

For the Salmon:

🐟 2 salmon fillets (about 8 oz each), diced into bite-sized pieces
🧂 ½ teaspoon salt
🌿 ½ teaspoon cumin
🌶️ ½ teaspoon paprika
🌿 ¼ teaspoon dried oregano
🧄 ½ teaspoon garlic powder
🧅 ½ teaspoon onion powder
🌶️ 1 teaspoon chipotle purée
🍋 Juice of ½ lime
🌶️ Fresh black pepper, to taste
🥑 1 tablespoon avocado oil

For the Steamed Basmati Rice:

🍚 1 cup basmati rice
💧 1½ cups water
🧂 ½ teaspoon salt (optional)
🧈 1 teaspoon oil or butter (optional)

For the Pico de Gallo:

🍅 2 medium ripe tomatoes, diced
🧅 ¼ small onion, finely chopped
🌶️ 1 small jalapeño, finely chopped
🍋 Juice of ½ lime
🌿 2 tablespoons chopped cilantro
🧂 Salt, to taste

Toppings (Optional but Recommended):

🥑 Sliced avocado
🥬 Shredded red cabbage
🥒 Diced cucumber
🫘 Black beans (canned, drained & rinsed)
🌶️ Sliced green bell pepper
🧅 Pickled red onions
🌺 Thinly sliced radish
🍶 Sour cream or Greek yogurt
🌿 Sliced green onions
🍋 Lime wedge


Instructions

1- Make the Pico de Gallo:

  • In a small bowl, mix diced tomatoes, red onion, jalapeño, lime juice, cilantro, and a pinch of salt. Set aside.

2- Cook the Basmati Rice:

  • Rinse rice under cold water until the water runs clear.
  • In a saucepan, combine rice, water, and optional salt/oil.
  • Bring to boil, cover, then reduce to low. Simmer 12–15 minutes until water is absorbed.
  • Let sit (covered) for 5 minutes. Fluff with a fork.

3- Prepare and Cook the Salmon:

  • In a bowl, add diced salmon. Season with all spices, lime juice, black pepper, and avocado oil. Toss to coat.
  • Arrange salmon pieces in a single layer in air fryer basket.
  • Air fry at 390°F (200°C) for 10 minutes until edges char and inside is juicy.

4- Assemble the Bowl:

  • In a serving bowl, add a base of steamed rice.
  • Top with cooked salmon.
  • Arrange toppings: avocado, cabbage, cucumber, beans, bell pepper, pico de gallo, pickled onions, radish, sour cream, green onions, and lime wedge.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 25 minutes
Servings: 2 bowls
Calories per serving: Approximately 600 calories
Nutritional Information (per serving):

  • Proteins: 35g
  • Fats: 28g
  • Carbohydrates: 50g
    Equipment: Air fryer, small saucepan

Cooking Tips

  • Use brown rice or quinoa for a whole-grain version.
  • Substitute Greek yogurt for sour cream for extra protein.
  • Spice it up with hot sauce or chipotle mayo.

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A vibrant and nutritious bowl packed with bold Mexican flavors and quick to prepare, perfect for busy weeknights.
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