Air Fryer Teriyaki Salmon

Quick and easy busy weeknight air fryer recipe in under 30 minutes. This sweet and savory air fryer teriyaki salmon is marinated with homemade teriyaki sauce and air fried until flakey and tender.

Course Dinner, Lunch

Cuisine Japanese

Keyword air fryer teriyaki salmon, teriyaki salmon in air fryer

Cook Time 30

Marinate Time 30

Total Time 1

Servings servings

Calories 350kcal

Author Megan

Equipment

Ingredients

1 lb salmon filets sliced into three filets

Teriyaki Sauce

1 teaspoon ginger finely minced
1 teaspoon garlic finely minced
¼ cup soy sauce
¼ cup mirin
¼ cup sake
2 ½ tablespoons brown sugar packed
2 teaspoon cornstarch
2 teaspoon water
1 teaspoon sesame oil

Garnish

2 stalks green onion thinly sliced
1 teaspoon toasted sesame seeds

Instructions

Make teriyaki sauce. Heat a medium skillet over medium heat, add 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil, ginger, and garlic. Saute for 30 seconds until fragrant. Then add the soy sauce, mirin, sake, and brown sugar. Lower the temperature to medium-low and simmer for 5 minutes.
Thicken the teriyaki sauce. In a small bowl, mix cornstarch with water until dissolved. Then add the cornstarch slurry and mix until the sauce has thickened. Turn off the heat, add the sesame oil, and mix until combined. Remove from heat and chill in the freezer for 10 minutes or until it reaches room temperature. Reserve about 1/4 cup of teriyaki sauce for later.
Marinate the salmon. In a container, add the salmon and the remaining teriyaki sauce. Marinate for at least 30 minutes or up to 3 hours in the refrigerator.
Air Fry. Preheat the air fryer to 400°F (204°C) and line the inside of the basket with parchment paper. Place the salmon into the air fryer basket skin side down and brush a layer of marinade on top. Air fry for 7-9 minutes depending on the thickness or until the internal temperature reaches 145°F (63°C) at the thickest part of the salmon.
Serve. Brush the salmon with the reserved teriyaki sauce, garnish with green onions and sesame seeds and enjoy!

Notes

See Expert Tips section above for more guidance on creating a perfectly cooked salmon.

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