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Viral Crispy Sardine Sushi Bowl

by StudioLink Recipe.
May 21, 2026
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CRUNCH THE NUMBERS A deconstructed sushi bowl that’s crispy, creamy, and completely addictive. Air-fried sardines take center stage alongside rice, avocado, cucumber, edamame, and a spicy miso mayo. Serve with nori sheets for DIY sushi wraps.

$4.25

YOUR cost/serving

$15–$22

Sushi bowl cost

80%

Savings vs. restaurant

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Ingredients

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  •   1 tin Wild Planet sardines (in extra virgin olive oil)
  •   salt (to taste)
  •   pepper (to taste)
  •   white rice
  •   edamame
  •   cucumber
  •   avocado
  •   watermelon radish (or carrots)
  •   seaweed snacks
  •   ponzu (for dipping)
  •   chili crunch oil (for dipping)
 
For the Spicy Miso Mayo
  •   1/3 cup mayo
  •   2 tsp rice wine vinegar
  •   1/2 tbsp white miso
  •   1 tsp sesame oil
  •   1-2 tsp ponzzu
  •   2-3 tsp chili crunch oil
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Ingredients are subject to availability at local stores. Unavailable items will be automatically substituted at best-effort.

Directions

  1. Make the spicy miso mayo by adding all sauce ingredients (mayo, rice wine vinegar, white miso, sesame oil, ponzu, and chili crunch oil) to a bowl, mixing well and adjusting seasoning to taste.
  2. Place sardines on parchment paper and mash completely with a fork. Season with salt and pepper.
  3. Air fry at 400°F for 8 to 10 minutes until crispy.
  4. Build your bowl with white rice, edamame, avocado, cucumber, watermelon radish or carrots, and crispy sardines.
  5. Drizzle with spicy miso mayo.
  6. Serve with seaweed snacks, extra spicy miso mayo on the side, and ponzu mixed with chili crunch for dipping. Enjoy!

Cost Breakdown (per serving)

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Ingredient Cost
Sardines (1 tin) $1.50
White rice (1 cup cooked) $0.25
Edamame (½ cup) $0.50
Cucumber (½) $0.25
Avocado (½) $0.75
Watermelon radish or carrots $0.20
Seaweed snacks $0.30
Spicy miso mayo (all ingredients) $0.50
TOTAL $4.25
🍣 WAREHOUSE PRO TIP 🍣
Buy frozen edamame — it’s cheaper and lasts forever. Make a double batch of spicy miso mayo to use on bowls, wraps, and as a dip throughout the week.

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