Description
A quick and flavorful air fryer teriyaki salmon recipe that delivers perfectly cooked, tender salmon with a delicious homemade teriyaki glaze. Ready in under 30 minutes, this dish is perfect for a healthy weeknight dinner.
Ingredients
2 salmon fillets, skin on, about 6 ounces each
2 tablespoons soy sauce
1 tablespoon honey
1 tablespoon mirin
1 tablespoon rice vinegar
1 teaspoon sesame oil
1 clove garlic, minced
1 teaspoon fresh ginger, grated
1 teaspoon cornstarch
1 tablespoon water
1 teaspoon toasted sesame seeds
1 green onion, thinly sliced
Instructions
In a small bowl, whisk together soy sauce, honey, mirin, rice vinegar, sesame oil, minced garlic, and grated ginger to create the teriyaki sauce.
In a separate small bowl, mix cornstarch and water until smooth to form a slurry.
Pour the teriyaki sauce into a small saucepan and bring to a gentle simmer over medium heat.
Slowly whisk in the cornstarch slurry and continue to cook, stirring constantly, until the sauce thickens, about 1-2 minutes.
Remove the sauce from heat and set aside to cool slightly.
Pat the salmon fillets dry with paper towels and place them skin-side down in the air fryer basket.
Brush the top of each salmon fillet generously with the teriyaki glaze.
Set the air fryer to 400°F (200°C) and cook the salmon for 10-12 minutes, or until the salmon flakes easily with a fork and reaches an internal temperature of 145°F (63°C).
Halfway through cooking, brush the salmon again with the remaining teriyaki glaze.
Once cooked, carefully remove the salmon from the air fryer.
Garnish each fillet with toasted sesame seeds and sliced green onions before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes