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Teriyaki Salmon Air Fryer

As much as I enjoy getting creative when making food, I like to share my amazing recipes with you! Teriyaki Salmon Air Fryer is my best recipe to make when my family craves salmon, I have no time, and I want to offer a healthy protein packed meal!

 This Salmon Teriyaki Recipe is a perfect weeknight dinner that only takes 10 minutes to cook. These salmon filets are marinated in a tangy and flavorful homemade teriyaki sauce, which leaves the fish with a crusty, caramelized coating!

Serve the air fryer teriyaki salmon over brown rice or white rice with steamed vegetables for a healthy main dish that everyone will enjoy!


Good Food, Good Mood!

tender and juicy teriyaki salmon air fryer served on a bed of rice and garnished with finely chopped fresh parsley
You will be addicted to this dish!

Why You Will Love This Recipe

So juicy and tender: When you cook salmon fillets in the air fryer, you will get so juicy and tender air fried teriyaki salmon.

Easy to make: It requires an easy technique by only using an air fryer. It’s your right choice for an easy weeknight meal.

Ready in 10 minutes: Salmon fish cooks only for 10 minutes. It’s perfect for a quick delicious dinner!

Nutritious: Salmon is a high-protein meal and contains a high quantity of omega-3 fatty acids.


So Juicy and Tender Teriyaki Salmon!

salmon bites served on a bed of rice garnished with finely chopped fresh parsley alongside lemon cutlets
I’m obsessed with these air fried teriyaki salmon fillets!

What to Serve with Air Fryer Teriyaki Salmon

Having perfectly seasoned juicy and tender meat, you can serve this utterly delicious and mouthwatering Teriyaki Salmon on a bed of rice. You can also enjoy it with any of these delicious side dishes:

Easy Refreshing Pomegranate Salad is the perfect side dish for everyone to enjoy with air fried Teriyaki Salmon Bites.

When you taste Air Fryer Salmon Teriyaki with Fresh Green Beans in Air Fryer, then you won’t be able to stop! They are so crispy, juicy, and spicy, that your whole family will adore this combination!

Another easy awesome side dish is Easy Air Fryer Asparagus Parmesan. This air fried green veggie is a tender, crispy, and delicious side dish that you can add to your menu with easy air fryer dinner ideas.

Air Fryer Crispy Broccoli with Parmesan is a savory mixture of Fresh Broccoli, spices, and Parmesan Cheese. Pair it with cooked salmon, and you will not regret!


Give This Air Fryer Salmon Recipe a-Go!

air fry salmon fillets then serve them on a hot bed of rice garnished with sesame seeds and finely chopped fresh parsley
Perfect for a family dinner!

Tips and Tricks

  • Buy salmon fillets that have a similar thickness, that’s how the cooking time will be similar!
  • Don’t leave raw salmon at room temperature out of the refrigerator for extended periods.
  • Don’t marinate the salmon too long since the meat will turn mushy. Make sure to marinate the salmon skin side up for about 15-20 minutes.
  • Place a thin layer of parchment paper in the air fryer basket to prevent the salmon from sticking or spray the air fryer basket with cooking oil. Parchment paper also ensures an easy clean up process.
  • Do not overcrowd the air fryer basket with the salmon fillets, so that the air can pass around them, and you get the best cooking result.
  • Make sure to place salmon fillets with skin side down to the air fryer basket. That’s how you will get yummy crispy skin air-fried salmon!
  • Cook the salmon fillets for no more than 9-10 minutes to prevent them from drying out.
  • Feel free to add other flavors to the sauce such as black pepper or sesame oil.

Save and Share this Yummy Recipe with Your Loved Ones!

make the perfect dinner by making salmon teriyaki fillets in air fryer, then garnished them with sesame seeds and finely chopped fresh parsley, and serve them with hot rice
Just Delicious!

Frequently Asked Questions

How to store Air Fried Teriyaki Salmon?

To store air fried teriyaki salmon leftovers, keep them in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 3-4 days. You can also freeze air fried salmon leftovers in an airtight container or a Ziploc bag for 1-2 months.

How to reheat Salmon with Teriyaki Sauce?

To reheat salmon with teriyaki sauce, pop them back into the air fryer for about 5 minutes until warmed through. You can also warm salmon leftovers in the microwave for 1 minute or in the oven at 400 degrees F for about 7-10 minutes.

How long to Air Fry Salmon Teriyaki in Air Fryer?

Cooking time depends on the size of the salmon. Salmon fillets with skin side down to the bottom of an air fryer basket take about 9-10 minutes, while salmon bites take about 4-5 minutes.

How do I know that the salmon fillets are fully cooked?

Cook until the internal temperature reaches 130-140 degrees F at the thickest part. The best way is to use a Meat Thermometer to measure the inside temperature. Otherwise, you can know that the salmon fillets are fully cooked when they flake easily with a fork.

Can I use bottled teriyaki sauce?

For sure! You can use bottled teriyaki sauce instead of homemade teriyaki sauce. This is the easiest way to reduce cooking time.

Can I use frozen Salmon Teriyaki in this recipe?

Yes, frozen salmon fillets can be used in this recipe, but defrost them first to get best result.

How can I make Teriyaki Salmon if I don’t have an air fryer?

If you don’t have an air fryer, then cook Teriyaki Salmon Fillets in the oven at 400 degrees F for 15-20 minutes. Follow the same instructions you proceed when you make this recipe in the air fryer.


Cooked to Perfection!

caramelized air fried teriyaki salmon fillets cooked to perfection then garnished them with sesame seeds and finely chopped fresh parsley, and serve them with hot rice side dish and lemon cutlets
In love with these air fried teriyaki salmon bites!

Easy Teriyaki Salmon Ingredients

to make air fried teriyaki salmon, you will need the following ingredients: salmon fillets, soy sauce, brown sugar, corn starch, rice vinegar, garlic, fresh ginger, and sesame seed
Prepare the ingredients to make this yummy recipe!

To make this easy Air Fryer Teriyaki Salmon recipe, you will need:

Salmon fillets: In this recipe, the main ingredient is obviously salmon fillets. If you use frozen salmon fillets, then defrost them first to get the best result.

Soy sauce: The other essential ingredient is soy sauce. I used low sodium soy sauce in order to reduce the salt intake.

Brown sugar: You need to add brown sugar when making teriyaki sauce.

Corn starch: To make the teriyaki sauce, you will also need to add corn starch.

Rice vinegar: Add rice vinegar to make teriyaki sauce to marinate salmon fillets.

Garlic: Minced garlic provides an authentic flavor to the teriyaki sauce.

Fresh ginger: Fresh minced ginger is also a prominent ingredient to add a zesty flavor to the delicious homemade teriyaki sauce.

Sesame seeds: Garnish your air fried teriyaki salmon with sesame seeds before serving. It’s an optional ingredient! If you don’t like sesame seeds, then don’t add them.

See the recipe card for quantities.


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caramelized salmon bites garnished with sesame seeds and finely chopped fresh parsley, and served with hot rice side dish and lemon cutlets
Every bite is a burst of flavor!

Teriyaki Salmon Air Fryer Recipe

How to Make Quick Homemade Teriyaki Sauce

First, combine soy sauce, brown sugar, corn starch, rice vinegar, minced garlic, and minced ginger in a small bowl.

Then, whisk well to combine all ingredients.

How to Make Teriyaki Salmon in an Air Fryer

The first step is to pat dry salmon fillet with paper towels. You can also cut salmon fillets into 2-inch bite-size pieces, it is a perfect size for this recipe.

Then, pour 1/4 cup of the teriyaki sauce into a shallow dish and marinate the salmon skin side up for 15-20 minutes.


to make teriyaki sauce, combine soy sauce, brown sugar, corn starch, rice vinegar, minced garlic, and minced ginger in a bowl, then whisk well to combine all ingredients.

How to Air Fry Salmon Teriyaki


Next, preheat the air fryer to 400 degrees F. Add salmon fillets with skin side down in a single layer to the air fryer basket and air fry for 9-10 minutes. Air fry salmon bites for 4-5 minutes.

While the salmon fillets are in the air fryer, add the rest of the sauce to a small saucepan and heat it on medium heat. Now, continue to heat until the sauce is hot and thickened.


teriyaki salmon bites air fryer

After that, brush air-fried salmon with thickened teriyaki glaze. Sprinkle with sesame seeds and green onions.

Finally, serve this yummy flaky salmon with a side of rice or salad, and enjoy!


Enjoy the Flavor!

enjoy the tender and juicy texture of salmon fillets served on hot bed of rice
In short, you will devour your dish within few minutes!

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teriyaki salmon air fryer

Teriyaki Salmon Air Fryer

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Short on time and your family crave food?! Then try Teriyaki Salmon Air Fryer recipe. An effortless easy delicious recipe to make!
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 9 minutes
Marinade time 15 minutes
Total Time 29 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine Japanese
Servings 2 Servings
Calories 347 kcal

Equipment

Cosori Air fryer

Ingredients
  

  • 2 salmon fillets
  • ½ cup soy sauce I used low sodium soy sauce
  • 2 tablespoons brown sugar
  • 1 tablespoon corn starch
  • 2 teaspoons rice vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon garlic minced
  • 1 teaspoon fresh ginger minced
  • 1 teaspoon sesame seeds for garnish (optional)

Instructions
 

How to Make Homemade Teriyaki Sauce

  • Combine soy sauce, brown sugar, corn starch, rice vinegar, minced garlic, and minced ginger in a bowl.
  • Whisk to combine all ingredients.

How to Air Fry Salmon Teriyaki

  • Pat dry salmon fillet. You can also cut salmon fillets into 2-inch bite-size pieces.
  • Pour ¼ cup of the teriyaki sauce and marinate the salmon skin side up for 15-20 minutes.
  • Preheat the air fryer to 400 degrees F. Add salmon fillets with skin side down to the air fryer basket and air fry for 9-10 minutes. Air fry salmon bites for 4-5 minutes.
  • While the salmon fillets are in the air fryer, add the rest of the sauce to a small saucepan and heat it on medium heat. Continue to heat until the sauce is hot and thickened.
  • Brush air-fried salmon with thickened teriyaki sauce. Sprinkle with sesame seeds.
  • Serve it with a side of rice or salad.

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Nutrition: Please note that the nutrition label provided is an estimate only.

Serving: 1filletCalories: 347kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 40gFat: 11gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 5gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 94mgSodium: 3319mgPotassium: 987mgFiber: 1gSugar: 13gVitamin A: 68IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 55mgIron: 3mg

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