Air Fryer Teriyaki Salmon
Learn how to make Air Fryer Teriyaki Salmon - a healthy, protein-packed meal that comes together SO easily and quickly in the air fryer!
Servings 4 people
Ingredients
- 4 pieces of salmon
- 1/2 C soy sauce or, substitute coconut aminos
- 1/2 C water
- 4 cloves garlic minced
- 1 pc ginger (approx 1") grated
- 2 Tbsp honey
- 2 Tbsp brown sugar
- 1 Tbsp cornstarch
Garnish
- 1 tsp sesame seeds
- 1 scallion thinly sliced
Instructions
Prepare the Teriyaki Sauce:
- In a small saucepan, combine the soy sauce, ¾ of the water, minced garlic, grated ginger, honey, and brown sugar.
- Place the saucepan over medium heat and whisk the mixture until the sugar has dissolved and starts to thicken.
- In a separate bowl, mix the cornstarch with the remaining cold water to create a slurry. Add the cornstarch slurry to the saucepan and continue to whisk the mixture until it thickens to a glossy consistency. This should take about 2-3 minutes.
- Remove the teriyaki sauce from heat and set it aside to cool.
Marinate the Salmon:
- Place the salmon fillets in a shallow dish or a resealable plastic bag.
- Pour the teriyaki sauce over the salmon. Make sure the salmon is well coated.
- Seal the bag or cover the dish and refrigerate for at least 15 minutes (or up to 1 hour) to allow the salmon to marinate.
Air Fry the Salmon:
- Remove the marinated salmon from the refrigerator and place it in an air fryer safe dish.
- Air fry the salmon for about 12 minutes, or until it reaches your desired level of doneness. The salmon should be flaky and cooked through.
- If you like your salmon with a caramelized glaze, brush the reserved teriyaki sauce over the salmon fillets during the last 2-3 minutes of cooking.
- Garnish and serve.