Description
Air Fryer Teriyaki Salmon transforms ordinary salmon fillets into a gourmet experience with its sweet and savory glaze. This quick and easy recipe is perfect for busy weeknights, delivering perfectly cooked salmon with crispy skin and flaky texture in just minutes. Pair it with rice or steamed vegetables for a delightful meal that feels special without the hassle.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 salmon fillets (about 6 oz each)
- 1/4 cup teriyaki sauce
- 1 tbsp sesame seeds
- 2 green onions, chopped for garnish
- 1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 2 tbsp honey
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
Instructions
- Prepare the marinade: In a bowl, whisk together soy sauce, honey, minced garlic, and sesame oil until combined.
- Marinate the salmon: Place salmon fillets in a shallow dish or zip-top bag and pour half of the marinade over them. Let marinate for at least 30 minutes.
- Preheat the air fryer to 375°F (190°C).
- Cook the salmon: Remove salmon from marinade (discard any leftover) and place skin-side down in the air fryer basket. Cook for 10-12 minutes until flaky.
- Garnish: Drizzle reserved marinade over cooked salmon and sprinkle sesame seeds and green onions before serving.
- Serve: Enjoy your Air Fryer Teriyaki Salmon with steamed rice or vegetables.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 salmon fillet
- Calories: 355
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 630mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 11g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 80mg