5 from 21 votes
Air Fryer Teriyaki Salmon
Air Fryer Teriyaki Salmon features salmon fillets marinated in a homemade teriyaki sauce made from soy sauce, brown sugar, ginger, garlic, sesame oil, and rice vinegar. Cooking in the air fryer concentrates the flavors and cooks the fish with a tender texture. The thickened teriyaki sauce is poured over after cooking and garnished with scallions and sesame seeds for a savory finish.
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
8 mins
Total Time
18 mins
Servings:
4
Calories:
248 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
Asian
Ingredients
- ¼ cup soy sauce use tamari if gluten free, low sodium
- ¼ cup water
- 2 teaspoons rice wine vinegar
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon ginger grated
- 1 teaspoon garlic grated
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 2 teaspoons cornstarch
- 1 tablespoon water
- 4 salmon fillet about 5 ounces each; skin removed
- avocado oil or olive oil
- scallions sesame seeds, sliced; optional garnish
Instructions
- Preheat air fryer to 390°F.
- Mix the soy sauce, water, vinegar, brown sugar, ginger, garlic, and sesame oil together in a medium bowl. Pour about half the sauce into a small saucepan. Add the salmon filets to the remaining sauce in the bowl and let them marinate.
- Bring the sauce in the saucepan to a simmer over medium high heat. Mix the cornstarch and 1 tablespoon water together in a small bowl to form a slurry. Whisk the slurry into the sauce in the saucepan. Simmer a minute or two until thickened. Remove from heat.
- Spray or brush the air fryer basket with a little oil. Add the salmon to the basket. Cook 6-9 minutes to desired doneness.
- Plate the salmon on a platter and pour the teriyaki sauce on top. Garnish with scallions and sesame seeds.
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Notes
- Check salmon doneness by flaking easily or reaching 130-140°F internal temperature for medium to medium-well.
- Defrost frozen salmon overnight in the refrigerator before cooking for best texture.
- Use an air fryer liner or parchment paper with holes to prevent sticking if cooking skin-on salmon.
- The thickened teriyaki sauce can be prepared separately and poured over salmon after cooking.
Nutrition Information
Calories
248kcal
(12%)
Carbohydrates
8g
(3%)
Protein
30g
(60%)
Fat
10g
(15%)
Saturated Fat
2g
(10%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
4g
(24%)
Monounsaturated Fat
3g
(15%)
Cholesterol
78mg
(26%)
Sodium
639mg
(27%)
Potassium
764mg
(16%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
6g
(12%)
Vitamin A
57IU
(1%)
Vitamin C
1mg
(1%)
Calcium
29mg
(3%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4 Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 248
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 248kcal | 12% |
| Carbohydrates | 8g | 3% |
| Protein | 30g | 60% |
| Fat | 10g | 15% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 4g | 24% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Cholesterol | 78mg | 26% |
| Sodium | 639mg | 27% |
| Potassium | 764mg | 16% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 6g | 12% |
| Vitamin A | 57IU | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 29mg | 3% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.