Honey-Glazed Salmon Bowls: Better Than Takeout

Takeout flavor, weeknight effort. Crispy caramelized salmon, cool cucumber, a spicy drizzle — 35 grams of protein in 25 minutes, all in one bowl.

Why it works

The honey-soy glaze caramelizes in the air fryer, cool cucumber and spicy drizzle balance the richness — fast, high protein, and genuinely satisfying.

The recipe

Ingredients

• 1 lb salmon, skin removed, cut into cubes
• Glaze: 1 tbsp low-sodium soy sauce, 1 tbsp honey, 1 tsp rice vinegar, 1 tsp sriracha, ½ tsp garlic powder, ½ tsp sesame oil
• 2 cups cooked jasmine or sushi rice · 1 cucumber, sliced · 2 green onions
• Spicy drizzle: 2 tbsp light mayo or Greek yogurt + 1 tsp sriracha + ½ tsp rice vinegar

Steps

1. Whisk glaze; marinate salmon cubes at least 15 min.
2. Air-fry at 400°F for 8–10 min, shaking halfway, until caramelized.
3. Whisk drizzle ingredients, thinning with water as needed.
4. Bowl it: rice, cucumber, salmon, green onions, drizzle over everything.

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Credit: Recipe inspiration: the viral honey-glazed salmon bowl by @success.recipes on TikTok

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— Dad