Hey, y’all! If you’re craving a supper that feels special but doesn’t take all night, this Air Fryer Teriyaki Salmon is just the ticket. The air fryer keeps things simple, the marinade does the heavy lifting, and before you know it, you’ve got a restaurant-style dish right at home.

Air Fryer Teriyaki Salmon

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I’m a big believer that salmon doesn’t have to be fussy to be delicious, and this recipe proves it. The sauce comes together quick on the stovetop, the salmon soaks up all that sweet-savory goodness, and the air fryer finishes it off with a perfect flaky texture. It’s weeknight-friendly, crowd-approved, and downright tasty served over rice or alongside your favorite veggies.

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Air Fryer Teriyaki Salmon Ingredients

• 1 lb. (4 pieces) salmon fillets
• ½ c. soy sauce
• ½ c. water
• 4 cloves garlic, minced
• 1-inch piece of ginger, grated
• 2 tbsp. honey
• 2 tbsp. brown sugar
• 1 tbsp. cornstarch
• 1 tsp. sesame seeds (for garnish)
• 1 scallion, thinly sliced (for garnish)

How to Make Air Fryer Teriyaki Salmon

1. In a small saucepan, combine the soy sauce, ¾ of the water, minced garlic, grated ginger, honey, and brown sugar. Place the saucepan over medium heat and whisk the mixture until the sugar has dissolved and starts to thicken.
2. In a separate bowl, mix the cornstarch with the remaining cold water to create a slurry.
3. Add the cornstarch slurry to the saucepan and continue to whisk the mixture until it thickens to a glossy consistency. This should take about 2-3 minutes.
4. Remove the teriyaki sauce from the heat and set it aside to cool.
5. Place the salmon fillets in a shallow dish or a resealable plastic bag. Pour teriyaki sauce over the salmon. Make sure the salmon is well-coated.
6. Seal the bag or cover the dish and refrigerate for at least 15 minutes (or up to 1 hour) to allow the salmon to marinate. Remove the marinated salmon from the refrigerator and place it in an air-fryer-safe dish.
7. Air fry the salmon for about 12 minutes, or until it reaches your desired level of doneness. The salmon should be flaky and cooked through. If you like your salmon with a caramelized glaze, brush the reserved teriyaki sauce over the salmon fillets during the last 2-3 minutes of cooking.
8. Once the salmon is done, carefully remove it from the air fryer.
9. Serve your air fryer teriyaki salmon hot over a bed of steamed rice or with your favorite side dishes. Sprinkle sesame seeds and thinly sliced scallions on top of the salmon for added flavor and presentation.

Pro Tips For Making This Recipe

1. Let the teriyaki sauce cool before pouring it over the salmon so it doesn’t start cooking too early.
2. Marinate for at least 15 minutes, but if you’ve got the time, up to an hour makes the flavor even richer.
3. Brush on extra sauce during the last couple of minutes in the air fryer for a caramelized glaze.
4. Use an air-fryer-safe dish to keep the sauce from dripping and to help the salmon stay moist.

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Recipe

Air Fryer Teriyaki Salmon

JC Phelps

My Air Fryer Teriyaki Salmon is coated in a sweet and savory homemade teriyaki sauce with fresh garlic and ginger.

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Prep Time 15 minutes mins

Cook Time 15 minutes mins

Total Time 30 minutes mins

Course Main Course

Cuisine Asian

Servings 4

Calories 257 kcal

Ingredients

  

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• 1 lb. salmon fillets approx. 4 pieces
• ½ c. soy sauce
• ½ c. water
• 4 cloves garlic minced
• 1 piece ginger (1 inch) grated
• 2 tbsp. honey
• 2 tbsp. brown sugar
• 1 tbsp. cornstarch
• 1 tsp. sesame seeds for garnish
• 1 scallion thinly sliced (for garnish)

Instructions

 

• In a small saucepan, combine the soy sauce, ¾ of the water, minced garlic, grated ginger, honey, and brown sugar. Place the saucepan over medium heat and whisk the mixture until the sugar has dissolved and starts to thicken.
• In a separate bowl, mix the cornstarch with the remaining cold water to create a slurry.
• Add the cornstarch slurry to the saucepan and continue to whisk the mixture until it thickens to a glossy consistency. This should take about 2-3 minutes.
• Remove the teriyaki sauce from the heat and set it aside to cool.
• Place the salmon fillets in a shallow dish or a resealable plastic bag. Pour teriyaki sauce over the salmon. Make sure the salmon is well-coated.
• Seal the bag or cover the dish and refrigerate for at least 15 minutes (or up to 1 hour) to allow the salmon to marinate. Remove the marinated salmon from the refrigerator and place it in an air-fryer-safe dish.
• Air fry the salmon for about 12 minutes, or until it reaches your desired level of doneness. The salmon should be flaky and cooked through. If you like your salmon with a caramelized glaze, brush the reserved teriyaki sauce over the salmon fillets during the last 2-3 minutes of cooking.
• Once the salmon is done, carefully remove it from the air fryer.
• Serve your air fryer teriyaki salmon hot over a bed of steamed rice or with your favorite side dishes. Sprinkle sesame seeds and thinly sliced scallions on top of the salmon for added flavor and presentation.

Notes

• Let the teriyaki sauce cool before pouring it over the salmon so it doesn’t start cooking too early.
• Marinate for at least 15 minutes, but if you’ve got the time, up to an hour makes the flavor even richer.
• Brush on extra sauce during the last couple of minutes in the air fryer for a caramelized glaze.
• Use an air-fryer-safe dish to keep the sauce from dripping and to help the salmon stay moist.

Nutrition

Calories: 257kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 26gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 62mgSodium: 1707mgPotassium: 665mgFiber: 1gSugar: 14gVitamin A: 76IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 47mgIron: 2mg

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