Air Fryer Teriyaki Salmon

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Air fryer teriyaki salmon is the best fast and tasty meal! The salmon cooks up perfectly tender with crisp edges, then gets coated in a glossy, sweet-and-savory teriyaki glaze that I know you’ll love!

Plated air fryer teriyaki salmon filet on a bed of white rice and a side of green beans.

Dinner in 30 (Yes, Really!): You can have a delicious high-protein meal that you feel good about in just 30 minutes!
Sticky, Saucy, Perfect: That glossy teriyaki glaze clings to every bite of the salmon so you get sweet-savory goodness all the way through.
Your New Dinner Hero: Whether it’s a crazy weeknight, a Sunday meal prep session, or date night at home, this recipe fits the vibe!

Ingredients for Air Fryer Teriyaki Salmon

Overhead shot of labeled air fryer teriyaki salmon ingredients.

Ginger: I love using ginger paste because it’s so easy! Grated fresh ginger works great as well!
Soy Sauce: Low-sodium soy sauce works great.

How to Make Air Fryer Teriyaki Salmon

Ready for a weeknight win? Follow these simple steps to get perfectly glazed, tender salmon. Serve it with rice, stir-fried veggies, or even a refreshing cucumber salad.

Make the Sauce: In a medium-sized saucepan, whisk together the soy sauce, brown sugar, rice vinegar, garlic, sesame oil, and ginger. Heat over medium-high heat and bring it to a simmer.
Thicken the Sauce: In a small bowl, whisk together the water and cornstarch, then add it to the saucepan. Whisk the sauce constantly until it starts to thicken. Remove it from the heat and reserve half of the sauce for serving.
Prep the Salmon: Lightly spray the inside of the air fryer basket with olive oil spray. Pat the salmon filets dry with a paper towel, then place them skin-side down in the basket.
Cook Salmon and Serve: Brush the teriyaki sauce on each filet, then air fry salmon at 390ºF for 7-10 minutes. The internal temperature should reach 145ºF, and the salmon should flake easily with a fork. Brush the reserved teriyaki sauce on the filets before serving, and top with chopped green onion and sesame seeds for garnish.

Teriyaki sauce ingredients in a small pot on the stove.

Cornstarch slurry being added to the sauce to thicken it.

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▢ 4 (4-ounce) salmon filets about 1 pound
▢ ½ cup low-sodium soy sauce
▢ ¼ cup brown sugar
▢ 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
▢ 2 cloves minced garlic
▢ 1 teaspoon sesame oil
▢ 1 teaspoon ginger paste or grated ginger
▢ 2 tablespoons water
▢ 1 tablespoon cornstarch
▢ chopped green onion and sesame seeds for garnish optional

In a medium-sized saucepan, whisk together ½ cup low-sodium soy sauce, ¼ cup brown sugar, 1 tablespoon rice vinegar, 2 cloves minced garlic, 1 teaspoon sesame oil, and 1 teaspoon ginger paste. Heat over medium-high heat and bring it to a simmer.
In a small bowl, whisk together 2 tablespoons water and 1 tablespoon cornstarch, then add it to the saucepan. Whisk the sauce constantly until it starts to thicken. Remove it from the heat and reserve half of the sauce for serving.
Lightly spray the inside of the air fryer basket with olive oil spray. Pat 4 (4-ounce) salmon filets dry with a paper towel, then place them skin-side down in the basket.
Brush the teriyaki sauce on each filet. Cook at 390 degrees Fahrenheit for 7-10 minutes. The internal temperature should reach 145 degrees Fahrenheit, and the salmon should flake easily with a fork.
Brush the reserved teriyaki sauce on the filets before serving, and top with chopped green onion and sesame seeds for garnish.

Storage & Reheating

Refrigerator: Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
Reheat: Brush with a little extra teriyaki sauce, then warm in the microwave until heated through. Or reheat in the air fryer at 350ºF until hot.

Calories: 92kcalCarbohydrates: 18gProtein: 3gFat: 1gSaturated Fat: 0.2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 0.4gCholesterol: 1mgSodium: 1153mgPotassium: 144mgFiber: 0.3gSugar: 14gVitamin A: 1IUVitamin C: 0.5mgCalcium: 24mgIron: 1mg

Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.

Cooked air fryer teriyaki glazed salmon garnished with black and white sesame seeds and chopped green onion.

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About Alyssa Rivers

Alyssa Rivers is the author of 'The Tried and True Cookbook', a professional food photographer and experienced recipe-developer. Having a passion for cooking, her tried and true recipes have been featured on Good Morning America, Today Food, Buzzfeed and more.