Air-Fried Jerk Salmon Bowls with Mango Salsa

Cook Time: 30 minutes

Prep Time: 10 minutes

Serves: 2

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Ingredients

For the Salmon

• 2 salmon fillets (about 5–6 oz each)

• 1 tablespoon jerk seasoning (store-bought or homemade)

• 1 clove garlic, minced

• 1 tablespoon olive oil

• ½ teaspoon smoked paprika (optional, for extra depth)

• Juice of ½ lime

Grain Base

• 1 cup cooked quinoa or brown rice
  (about ½ cup dry quinoa or rice)

Sauteed Vegetables

• 1 red bell pepper, sliced

• 1 yellow or orange bell pepper, sliced

• ½ red onion, sliced

• 1 tablespoon olive oil

• Pinch of salt & black pepper

Mango Salsa

• 1 ripe mango, diced

• 2 tablespoons red onion, finely chopped

• Juice of ½ lime

• 1 tablespoon chopped cilantro

• Pinch of salt

Preparation

1. Cook the Grain: Rinse quinoa (if using). In a small pot, combine quinoa or rice with water or broth.
Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer:

• Quinoa: 15 minutes

• Brown rice: 35–40 minutes

Fluff with a fork and set aside.

2. Season the Salmon: Pat salmon dry. In a small bowl, mix jerk seasoning, minced garlic, olive oil, smoked paprika (if using), and lime juice. Rub the mixture evenly over both salmon fillets.

Preheat air fryer to 390°F.

3. Air Fry the Salmon: Place salmon skin-side down in the basket. Air-fry for 8–10 minutes, depending on thickness, until the salmon flakes easily with a fork and reaches an internal temperature of 145°F. Do not overcrowd the basket.

4. Sauté the Veggies: While the salmon cooks, heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add sliced bell peppers and red onion.
Season lightly with salt and pepper.
Sauté for 5–7 minutes until tender but still slightly crisp.

5. Prepare the Topping: Mix together mango salsa ingredients in a small bowl or toss cucumber with vinegar/lime juice, salt, and pepper.

6. Assemble the Bowls: Divide quinoa or rice between two bowls. Top with sautéed veggies.Place jerk salmon on top. Spoon mango salsa or cucumber topping over the salmon.

Optional add-ons:

• Sliced avocado

• Extra lime wedges

• Drizzle of hot honey

• Greek yogurt or dairy-free crema

The Air Fryer That Makes this Salmon Happen 🔥

This jerk salmon bowl starts in the air fryer—and yes, this is the exact oven doing the heavy lifting. The Our Place Wonder Oven air-fries salmon to crispy-on-the-outside, juicy-on-the-inside perfection in minutes, then sticks around to toast, roast, bake, and reheat like the overachiever it is.

Designed for small kitchens and city countertops, it gives you big Caribbean flavor without a bulky appliance takeover.

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