How to Make a Single-Serve Sushi Bake with Salmon
This single-serve sushi bake with salmon is the perfect meal for one for when you’re craving sushi bake but don’t want to make a whole casserole dish. It’s an easy meal that can be made in an air fryer in under 20 minutes!
Updated June 5, 2025
What is a Single-Serve Sushi Bake?
Sushi bake is a fusion dish that is inspired by a sushi roll.
It is like a casserole version of a California or Philadelphia Roll.
It has the vibe of a warm baked sushi roll that is nice and creamy but by no means is it traditional Japanese sushi.
Typically people make sushi bake in casserole trays large enough to feed a family or a small crowd and are perfect for potlucks.
However, the recipe I’m sharing here is for a single-serve sushi bake with salmon.
It’s the perfect portion for one when you want to satisfy those sushi bake cravings but don’t want to make a huge casserole dish of it!
Best part is that this is a super easy meal that can be made in an air fryer in just under 20 minutes!
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Single-Serve Sushi Bake Ingredients
Before we begin making this single-serve sushi bake, you’ll need to gather the following ingredients:
- Salmon: Any kind of boneless and skinless salmon, I like Atlantic salmon.
- Substitute: You can also use canned salmon, a different fish, or seafood.
- Seasonings: For the salmon, use a simple combo of salt, black pepper, and garlic powder to taste.
- Cream Cheese: Adds an addictive creaminess. I like to use Philadelphia cream cheese.
- Japanese Mayo: This keeps the salmon mixture moist and creamy. My favorite brand is Kewpie.
- Substitute: Use regular mayo if you cannot find or do not have Japanese mayo.
- Sriracha: Adds a garlicky spice, amount can be adjusted based on your spice tolerance.
- Substitute: Replace with your favorite chili sauce or omit if you don’t want spice.
- Rice: This is best with short-grain sushi rice seasoned with rice vinegar, salt, and sugar to taste.
- Substitute: You can use any kind of rice you like, seasoned or unseasoned.
- Furikake: Any flavor of furikake, a Japanese rice seasoning made of seaweed, sesame seeds, salt, and various seasonings depending on the flavor.
- Eel Sauce: Adds a sweet, savory, umami flavor. It’s easy to make using this eel sauce recipe.
- Substitute: Use store bought versions which may be called unagi sauce or sushi sauce.
- Green Onion: A final topping that adds a mild onion flavor and pop of freshness.
How to Make Single-Serve Sushi Bake
This single-serve sushi bake with salmon is super simple and takes less than 20 minutes to make!
I also love this recipe because it can be made in an air fryer.
Air fryers are the perfect size for a single-serve baking dish and more energy efficient than turning on a big oven just for a one-serving meal.
This recipe is also great for satisfying those sushi bake cravings without needed to make a whole casserole dish of it!
So without further ado, let’s walk through this single-serve sushi bake recipe together step-by-step.
As always, there is a video tutorial and recipe card at the end that you can print out, pin to Pinterest, or save for later!
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Step 1: Cook the Salmon
Start by simply seasoning the salmon with salt, pepper, and garlic powder to taste.
I like to use Atlantic salmon but you can use any salmon variety you like.
I recommend about ¼ pound or 4 ounces of salmon for a single serving.
For an even quicker and more budget-friendly option, you can opt for canned salmon.
If using canned salmon, you can follow this similar recipe for a tuna sushi bake for one but replacing the canned tuna.
After seasoning the salmon, place it into an air fryer and cook at 400°F for 8 minutes.
I was late to join the air fryer club but it is definitely one of my favorite kitchen appliances now.
I use the Instant Vortex Plus 6-in-1 almost daily.
Another great appliance you can use for this recipe is a toaster oven.
However, if none of these are available to you, you can also use a traditional oven.
Please note that you may need to adjust the temperature and cooking time depending on which appliance you choose.
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Step 2: Create the Salmon Mixture
After the salmon is cooked, place it in a mixing bowl to create the salmon mixture for the single-serve sushi bake.
In the mixing bowl, mix together the cooked salmon, cream cheese, Japanese mayo, and sriracha.
You can adjust each ingredient as needed to your preference.
In terms of mixing it, I like to do it gently so that there are still bigger chunks of salmon.
However, if you prefer it to be more shredded, mix more thoroughly.
Step 3: Layer the Ingredients
Now we’re ready to layer the ingredients of this single-serve sushi bake!
Start with a small baking dish which will be the vessel for cooking and serving.
Anything that is oven-safe will also be air fryer safe so generally casserole dishes, ramekins, and other ceramic bakeware.
The baking dish pictured is from Daiso which is a Japanese “dollar” store.
I say “dollar” because there are items here that cost more than a dollar but pretty cheap nonetheless.
I love browsing their dinnerware aisle.
There are a bunch of different shapes, sizes, colors, and all very affordable.
Another single serving size baking dish I own is from Ikea.
They have good kitchen basics as well, albeit a little pricier than Daiso but still affordable.
Anyways, back to the recipe!
Once you have a small baking dish, layer rice, a sprinkle of furikake, the salmon mixture, a drizzle of Japanese mayo, sriracha, and eel sauce, and more furikake on top.
The drizzles and sprinkles of furikake don’t have exact measurements.
Just eyeball it and add whatever amount looks good to you.
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Step 4: Cook the Sushi Bake
After layering the sushi bake ingredients, it is now ready for the air fryer.
Place the baking dish in the center and air fry at 400°F for 5 minutes until the top is nice and toasty.
This melds everything together, making it warm, creamy, and delicious.
The sauces on the top slightly caramelizes which enhances the flavor even more.
And don’t worry, the salmon won’t be dry from cooking it twice because it is covered in cream cheese and Japanese mayo.
Once it the sushi bake is done, carefully remove the dish from the air fryer. It will be very hot.
Step 5: Add Toppings & Serve
Lastly, top the single-serve sushi bake with thinly sliced green onions.
You can eat this dish on its own but I like to serve it with seaweed, avocado, cucumber, extra eel sauce, Japanese mayo, and sriracha, and enjoy!
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How to Eat Single-Serve Sushi Bake
My favorite way to eat sushi bake is making a perfect bite with the roasted seaweed.
I like to top the seaweed sheet with a scoop of the sushi bake, a slice of avocado and cucumber, and then fold it in half like a taco.
If I’m feeling saucy, I’ll add a little extra drizzle of the eel sauce, Japanese mayo, or sriracha too.
There is no right way, the most important thing is that you enjoy it!
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Single Serve Sushi Bake with Salmon
Ingredients
Salmon:
- ¼ lb salmon
- salt to taste
- garlic powder to taste
- black pepper to taste
Sushi Bake:
- 1 oz cream cheese
- 1 ½ tbsp Japanese mayo (+ a drizzle)
- ½ tbsp sriracha (+ a drizzle)
- 1 cup sushi rice, cooked
- a sprinkle of furikake
- a drizzle of eel sauce
- 1 green onion, sliced
Serve with (optional):
- roasted seaweed
- cucumbers, sliced
- avocado, sliced
- eel sauce
- Japanese mayo
- sriracha
Instructions
- Season salmon with salt, pepper, and garlic powder to taste then air fry at 400°F for 8 minutes.
- In a bowl, mix together the cooked salmon, cream cheese, Japanese mayo, and sriracha.
- In a small baking dish, layer rice, furikake, the salmon mixture, a drizzle of Japanese mayo, sriracha, and eel sauce, and more furikake.
- Air fry at 400°F for 5 minutes until toasty.
- Top with green onions and serve with seaweed, avocado, and enjoy!
