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Quick & Easy Air Fryer Teriyaki Salmon

Tender salmon filets air fried in a homemade sweet and savory teriyaki glaze. This quick and easy air fryer teriyaki salmon is made in less than 30 minutes with minimal ingredients. A great main dish for the all the fish-lovers! I also share how to bake or pan fry the salmon in the Notes section below.

Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
22 mins
Servings: 2
Calories: 369 kcal
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Japanese

Ingredients

  • 11 oz salmon filet sliced into two equal-sized portions
  • 1 tablespoon green onion finely chopped for garnishing
  • ½ teaspoon sesame seeds for garnishing
Teriyaki Sauce
  • ¼ cup sake cooking kind, or dry sherry wine/shaoxing wine/rice vinegar
  • ¼ cup mirin
  • 3 tablespoon Regular soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon white granulated sugar or honey, maple syrup or cane sugar
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch or potato starch or tapioca starch
  • 2 garlic cloves minced
  • ½ teaspoon ginger grated

Instructions

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  1. In a small sauce pan, combine the teriyaki sauce ingredients as listed above until the sugar is fully dissolved. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat and allow sauce to thicken.
  2. Once thickened, quickly remove off heat and pour into a wide container left uncovered to cool down completely in the freezer until it comes to room temperature, about 5 minutes.
  3. Marinate the salmon filets in the teriyaki sauce in the container or in a Ziplock bag for 15 minutes at room temperature.
  4. Place marinated salmon filets into air fryer basket skin side down in a single layer without overlap. Brush a thin layer of the salmon marinade on top of the salmon.
  5. Air fry salmon at 400 degrees F for 7-9 minutes until cooked through or an internal temperature of 145 F with a digital instant read thermometer inserted at the thickest part of the filet. Do not over cook the salmon and I recommend checking at the 7-minute mark.
  6. Garnish cooked salmon with green onions and sesame seeds.
  7. Optional: pour the leftover teriyaki sauce into a small saucepan to reheat over medium high heat until it bubbles. Pour sauce into a small bowl to use as a finishing sauce for the salmon.

Notes

  • Preheat the oven to 375 F (190 C).
  • Place the marinated salmon filets skin side down, into a greased baking dish or onto a baking tray lined with parchment paper.
  • Lightly brush more marinade on top of the filets. Then bake for 12-15 minutes or until cooked through or an internal temperature of 145 F with a digital instant read thermometer inserted at the thickest part of the fish.
  • Garnish with sesame seeds and green onions.
  • Heat 1 tablespoon or 15 ml vegetable oil in a large pan on medium-high heat. Once the oil is hot, cook the marinated salmon into the pan skin side up for 3-4 minutes until golden and avoid moving the salmon around.
  • Reduce to medium heat. Flip the salmon over and cook on the other side for another 3-4 minutes until or until cooked through or an internal temperature of 145 F with a digital instant read thermometer inserted at the thickest part of the fish.
  • In the last 30 seconds, pour in remaining marinade and let it bubble in the pan. Remove off heat.
  • Garnish with sesame seeds and green onions. Enjoy!

Nutrition Information

Calories 369kcal (18%) Carbohydrates 26g (9%) Protein 34g (68%) Fat 10g (15%) Saturated Fat 2g (10%) Polyunsaturated Fat 4g Monounsaturated Fat 3g Cholesterol 86mg (29%) Sodium 1808mg (75%) Potassium 854mg (24%) Fiber 0.5g (2%) Sugar 14g (28%) Vitamin A 93IU (2%) Vitamin C 2mg (2%) Calcium 38mg (4%) Iron 2mg (11%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 2Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 369

% Daily Value*

Calories 369kcal 18%
Carbohydrates 26g 9%
Protein 34g 68%
Fat 10g 15%
Saturated Fat 2g 10%
Polyunsaturated Fat 4g 24%
Monounsaturated Fat 3g 15%
Cholesterol 86mg 29%
Sodium 1808mg 75%
Potassium 854mg 18%
Fiber 0.5g 2%
Sugar 14g 28%
Vitamin A 93IU 2%
Vitamin C 2mg 2%
Calcium 38mg 4%
Iron 2mg 11%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.