This Teriyaki Salmon Air Fryer recipe is the perfect versatile and healthy family dinner that's just three ingredients and is on the table in just 10 minutes. The flaky salmon is savory, sweet, and so delicious! The salmon comes out tender and flaky every time.
Serve it in my Short Teriyaki Salmon Bowl, Teriyaki Brussels Sprouts, or Roasted Asian Green Beans.
Teriyaki Salmon Air Fryer recipe
This Teriyaki Salmon Air Fryer recipe is pure dinner perfection. It's made with just three ingredients and is start to finish on the table in just 10 minutes. The buttery salmon comes out tender, flaky, and moist every time. The air fryer really cooks salmon and other fish nicely, giving it a golden crust and a tender inside.
Plus, kids and adults love the classic teriyaki flavoring, which his the perfect combination of sweet and savory. My twins gobble this up every few weeks, as this one is part of our regular dinner rotation.
This Air Fryer Teriyaki Salmon easily makes the start of your weeknight dinner. You can serve it with white rice and either my Teriyaki Brussels Sprouts or Asian Green Beans. It also makes a great base for a Teriyaki Salmon Bowl featuring rice, edamame, and cucumbers. Any asian inspired side dishes will pair well with this and give your dinner routine a bit of a shake-up.
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Why You'll Love this Teriyaki Salmon Air Fryer recipe...
- This Teriyaki Salmon Air Fryer recipe is a simple 3-ingredient, 10-minute meal.
- It's perfect for weeknight dinners.
- If you need dinner on the table fast, this is it!
- You can make your own sauce, or use your favorite bottled ones.
- Salmon is a healthy fish, full of protein and heart-healthy omega-3 fatty acids.
Ingredients:
Here's an overview of what you'll need to make this Teriyaki Salmon Air Fryer recipe, but keep scrolling for the full recipe amounts.
- Salmon Fillets: You'll need salmon fillets that are about 6 ounces and an inch thick. I like to use Atlantic Salmon because it has a higher fat content and cooks nicely in the air fryer without getting dried out. You can get the kind with the skin removed or skin-on. You can also use wild-caught salmon, but it is often thinner and will need a little less time to cook. Thaw out your salmon before cooking it.
- Teriyaki Sauce: Use your favorite bottled sauce or follow my recipe below to make your own. A few of my favorite bottled dressings are here, here, or here.<--- The third option is paleo and keto! You can also look for a gluten-free soy sauce. You can also make your own with the ingredients below in a medium saucepan over medium heat.
- Garnish: Sesame Seeds & Green Onions/ scallions
Homemade Teriyaki Sauce:
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- ¼ cup soy sauce
- 1 cup water
- ½ teaspoon ground ginger
- ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
- 5 tablespoons brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 2 tablespoons corn starch
Instructions:
This is an overview of the instructions to make this Teriyaki Salmon Air Fryer recipe, but the full, detailed, printable recipe is below in the recipe card.
- Spray the air fryer with cooking spray. You can also line the air fryer with parchment paper for easy cleanup, but I think it cooks better without it.
- Put the salmon fillets inside the air fryer basket. Pat the fish dry with paper towels. Sprinkle with salt & pepper. If your salmon as skin, put it skin side down.
- Carefully brush the teriyaki sauce onto the salmon fillet.
- Air fry for 8-10 minutes, depending on the thickness of the fish. The salmon is done when it easily flakes with a fork.
- Remove the salmon from the basket and put it on a plate. Sprinkle with sesame seeds. For extra flavor, you can serve it with a side of teriyaki sauce.
When is Salmon Done?
If you are new to cooking fish, it's easy to tell when salmon is done. Salmon is done when it turns opaque and flakes with a fork. If you use a meat thermometer, you can tell when it's done. The USDA recommends cooking salmon to an internal temperature of 145°F, which is well done for food safety. If you have health concerns, that is safe for you. I find that to make the salmon tough, though. I cook my salmon at medium, which is closer to 125-130, but do that at your own risk. The fish comes out tender and not dried out this way.
Teriyaki Salmon Air Fryer Recipe Variations
I love this Teriyaki Salmon Air Fryer recipe as written, but here are some fun variations.
- Make this into Skewers: Make Asian Salmon Skewers with this recipe.
- Make it from Frozen: Follow these instructions to make the salmon from a frozen fillet.
- Make it Spicy: This is a sweeter Asian sauce, so this recipe is not spicy. If you'd like to make it spicy, add a drizzle of sriracha after cooking. You could also add some red pepper flakes to the sauce.
FAQ Recipe
Storage & Leftovers
This recipe is best enjoyed fresh, but can be saved. Store any leftover salmon from the Teriyaki Salmon Air Fryer recipe in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to three days for meal prep.
Freezing
You can freeze cooked pieces of salmon in a freezer-safe container in the freezer for up to three months.
How to cook salmon teriyaki in an air fryer?
Salmon teriyaki is such an easy way to cook salmon! All you need to do is brush the sauce on the fish and cook. It keeps the salmon tender and adds lots of flavor.
Teriyaki Salmon Air Fryer recipe
I just love this Teriyaki Salmon Air Fryer recipe. The teriyaki sauce makes the fish so flavorful without much work and keeps the fish moist while cooking. I love using a bottled teriyaki sauce or a semi-homemade twist on this recipe. With the twins' busy schedule, these are the recipes we thrive with!
I hope you enjoy this tasty dinner as much as we do. Serve it with vegetables and rice for a simple, healthy dinner.
Serve it with:
- Roasted Asian Cauliflower
- Asian Edamame Quinoa
- Teriyaki Brussels Sprouts
- Asian Broccoli
- Asian Green Beans
- Asian Broccoli
- Asian Shrimp Soup
- Green Salad
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Teriyaki Salmon Air Fryer recipe
Ingredients
- 2 salmon fillets
- ¼ cup teriyaki sauce
- 1 tablespoon sesame seeds
- cooking spray
- salt & pepper
Instructions
- Spray the air fryer with cooking spray.
- Put the salmon fillets inside the basket. Sprinkle with salt & pepper.
- Carefully brush the teriyaki sauce onto the salmon fillet.
- Cook for 8-10 minutes, depending on the thickness of the fish. The salmon is done when it easily flakes with a fork.
- Remove the salmon from the basket and put it on a plate. Sprinkle with sesame seeds.
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