Air Fryer Teriyaki Glazed Salmon
A quick and healthy meal combining tender salmon with a sweet and savory teriyaki sauce, cooked to perfection in the air fryer.
Ingredients
For the Teriyaki Sauce
- ½ cup low-sodium soy sauce Use low-sodium for a healthier option
- ¼ cup brown sugar Adjust sweetness to taste
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 2 cloves minced garlic
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil For a nutty flavor
- 1 teaspoon ginger paste Or use grated fresh ginger
- 2 tablespoons water
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch To thicken the sauce
For the Salmon
- 4 oz salmon fillets About 1 pound total
- Chopped green onion and sesame seeds for garnish Optional toppings
Instructions
Making the Teriyaki Sauce
- In a medium-sized saucepan, whisk together the soy sauce, brown sugar, rice vinegar, minced garlic, sesame oil, and ginger paste. Heat over medium-high heat and bring to a simmer.
- 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.
Cooking the Salmon
- Lightly spray the inside of the air fryer basket with olive oil spray. Pat the salmon filets dry with a paper towel and place them skin-side down in the basket.
- Brush the teriyaki sauce on each filet. Cook at 390 degrees Fahrenheit for 7 to 10 minutes, until the internal temperature reaches 145 degrees Fahrenheit and the salmon flakes 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.
Notes
Pat your salmon filets dry for a better texture. For extra flavor, marinate the salmon in some of the teriyaki sauce for 30 minutes before cooking. Keep an eye on your salmon while it cooks to avoid overcooking.