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High Protein Honey Harissa Salmon Bowl Recipe

Air Fryer Honey Harissa Salmon Bowl

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Sweet-spicy glazed salmon, crispy chickpeas, and roasted veggies come together in this bold, high-protein air fryer bowl that's ready in under 30 minutes.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings : 2 bowls

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Equipment

Ingredients

  • 2 salmon fillets, about 6oz each
  • 2 tbsp harissa paste
  • 1 tbsp honey
  • 1 can chickpeas, drained, rinsed, and patted dry
  • ½ zucchini, cut into half moons
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes
  • 1 small red onion, cut into thin wedges
  • olive oil spray
  • salt, to taste
  • ½ lemon
  • 2 tbsp roughly chopped fresh parsley or mint
  • 2 tbsp crumbled feta
  • 1 cup couscous, prepared according to package (optional)
Start Cooking

Instructions
 

  1. Preheat your air fryer to 400°F.
  2. In a small bowl, mix together 2 tbsp harissa paste and 1 tbsp honey until combined. Set aside.
    Honey Harissa Glaze Ingredients
  3.  In a large bowl or the air fryer basket, toss 1 can chickpeas, ½ zucchini, cut into half moons, 1 cup cherry tomatoes, and 1 small red onion, sliced into thin wedges with olive oil spray, and salt, to taste until evenly coated.
    Air Fryer Honey Harissa Salmon Bowl Veggies Chickpeas
  4. Air fry at 400°F for 8 minutes, shaking the basket halfway through.
  5. While the veggies cook, pat 2 salmon fillets dry with paper towels and season both sides with salt. Spoon the honey harissa glaze generously over the filets and coat evenly on all sides.
  6. Place the salmon fillets skin-side down over the veggie mixture. Air fry for another 8 to 10 minutes, until the salmon is cooked through and flakes easily with a fork.
    Honey Harissa Salmon Fillets Air Fryerjpg
    7. No air fryer? Roast the chickpeas and veggies on a lined sheet pan at 425°F for 15 minutes, then add the glazed salmon and roast for another 10 to 12 minutes.
  7. Plate the salmon over the roasted veggies and chickpeas. Pair with 1 cup couscous if using. Top with 2 tbsp roughly chopped fresh parsley or mint, the juice of ½ lemon, and 2 tbsp crumbled feta.
    Honey Harissa Air Fryer Salmon Bowl Close Up

Nutrition

Calories: 568kcalCarbohydrates: 55gProtein: 51gFat: 17gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 6gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 102mgSodium: 1055mgPotassium: 1600mgFiber: 13gSugar: 17gVitamin A: 971IUVitamin C: 49mgCalcium: 141mgIron: 5mg

Notes

  • No air fryer? Roast the veggies and chickpeas on a lined sheet pan at 425°F for 15 minutes, then push them to the sides, add the glazed salmon fillets, and return to the oven for another 10 to 12 minutes until the salmon is cooked through and caramelized on top.
  • Harissa brands vary a lot in heat level. Mina and Trader Joe's are both mild-ish. If yours is spicy, start with 1 tbsp and taste before adding more honey to balance.
  • Can't find harissa? Swap it for a mix of 1 tbsp tomato paste, ½ tsp smoked paprika, ½ tsp cumin, and a pinch of cayenne. It won't be identical, but it hits the same smoky, spicy notes. Sriracha or sambal oelek also work in a pinch if you just want the heat without the North African flavor profile.
  • Salmon doneness: 8 minutes will give you a slightly translucent center (medium). Go the full 10 if you prefer fully cooked through.
  • Couscous tip: If using couscous, get it started right when you turn the air fryer on. It only needs boiling water and 5 minutes to steam, so it'll be ready right when the salmon is done. No extra dishes needed if you use the same bowl you mixed the veggies in. (Couscous not include in nutrition info above).