Go Back

Air Fryer Teriyaki Salmon

This dish features salmon fillets cooked in the air fryer until the skin is crispy and the glaze is bubbling and caramelized. The salmon is brushed with a sticky teriyaki sauce that enhances its tender, flaky interior with a glossy, slightly smoky finish. The final result is a beautifully glazed, crispy-skinned salmon with a rich, savory flavor.
Print Recipe Pin Recipe
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 2
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Asian
Calories: 320
Ingredients Equipment Method

Ingredients
  

  • 2 fillets salmon fillets preferably with shiny skin
  • 1/4 cup teriyaki sauce store-bought or homemade
  • 1 tablespoon soy sauce regular or low-sodium
  • 1 tablespoon honey or brown sugar
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 teaspoon fresh ginger grated
  • 1 tablespoon toasted sesame seeds for garnish

Equipment

  • Air fryer
  • Brush for sauce

Method
 

  1. Pat the salmon fillets dry with paper towels to remove excess moisture; this helps achieve a crisp skin.
  2. Brush a thin, even layer of teriyaki sauce onto the flesh side of each fillet, ensuring the glaze sticks well and adds flavor.
  3. Preheat your air fryer to 400°F (200°C) for about 3 minutes, allowing it to heat evenly before cooking.
  4. Place the salmon fillets skin-side down into the air fryer basket, ensuring they aren't touching to allow even crisping.
  5. Set the air fryer to cook for 8 minutes, watching for the glaze to bubble and turn slightly caramelized on top.
  6. At the 4-minute mark, open the air fryer and gently flip the salmon fillets using tongs, then brush more teriyaki sauce if desired.
  7. Continue cooking for another 4 minutes, until the salmon skin is crispy and the glaze is bubbling and slightly caramelized.
  8. Once cooked, carefully remove the salmon from the air fryer and transfer to a serving plate.
  9. Sprinkle toasted sesame seeds over the top for added crunch and nutty flavor, then serve immediately.