AIR-FRYER SALMON BITES IN PINEAPPLE BOWL

AIR-FRYER SALMON BITES IN PINEAPPLE BOWL RECIPE

INGREDIENTS

FOR THE SALMON BITES:

• 2 (4-oz.) Salmon fillets
• 1 tsp of sweet paprika
• 1/2 tsp of dried cayenne pepper
• 1 tsp of garlic powder
• 1 tsp of dried thyme
• 1 tsp of dried oregano
• 1 tsp of kosher salt
• 1/3 tsp of black pepper
• A drizzle of Olive oil

FOR THE PINEAPPLE BOWL AND SALSA:

• 1 fresh pineapple
• 1 cup of mango, peeled and chopped
• ¼ cup of avocado, peeled and chopped
• 3 Tbsp of red onion, finely chopped
• 2 Tbsp of cilantro, chopped
• ¾ tsp of salt, divided
• ¼  tsp of chili powder
• lime juice from one lime

FOR THE PINEAPPLE RICE:

• 1 cup of canned coconut milk
• ½ cup of long-grain white rice, rinsed
• ¼ cup of water
• ½ tsp of crushed red pepper

INSTRUCTIONS

PREPARE AND AIR-FRY THE SALMON BITES:

• Dry the salmon with paper towels and cut it into bite-sized pieces.
• In a small bowl, stir together the sweet paprika, cayenne pepper, garlic powder, thyme, oregano, kosher salt, and black pepper.
• Season the salmon bites with this mix of spices, then drizzle with olive oil. Heat your air fryer to 400F.
• Put the salmon bites in the air fryer basket and cook for 10 minutes or until the salmon is cooked through. Cover with aluminum foil and set aside.

PREPARE THE PINEAPPLE BOWL AND SALSA:

• Start by cutting your pineapple in half lengthwise. Use a sharp knife to cut into and around the edge, about 1/2 inch from the peel. Cut out the core and toss it.
• Cut the remaining pineapple into squares. Using a spoon scoop out the pineapple pieces.
• Mix the mango, avocado, red onion, cilantro, lime juice, 1/4 teaspoon salt, and chili powder in a separate medium bowl and set aside.

PREPARE THE PINEAPPLE RICE:

• Mix the coconut milk, water, and salt in a small saucepan. Over medium-high heat, bring the mix to a boil.
• Once the coconut milk is boiling, stir in the rinsed rice and lower the heat. Cover the pot and let it cook on low heat for 10-15 minutes or until the rice is soft and all the coconut milk is absorbed.
• Add the pieces of pineapple and the crushed red pepper. Let the rice sit for a few minutes so the flavors can meld. Use a fork to fluff the rice before you serve it.

ASSEMBLE THE PINEAPPLE BOWLS:

• Place the pineapple halves on a serving platter. Separate the rice mixture between the pineapple halves and top each with the air-fryer salmon bites and salsa.