Easy Air Fryer Teriyaki Salmon Recipe

air fryer teriyaki salmon in a bowl of recipe topped with sesame seeds and green onions

5 from 3 votes

This delicious air fryer teriyaki salmon is made with a flavorful homemade teriyaki sauce and fresh salmon filets. A 15-minute recipe with simple ingredients that results in a healthy meal for busy weeknights.

Prep Time5

Cook Time7

Total Time12

Course: Main Course

Cuisine: Asian, Japanese

Servings: servings

Ingredients

1½ lb salmon filet skin on or off, cut into bite-sized cubes or you can leave them as filets
Green onions and sesame seeds for garnish

Teriyaki Sauce

1/4 cup tamari sauce or soy sauce - if not gluten free
2 tbsp honey or maple syrup
2 garlic cloves minced
1 tsp rice vinegar
1 tsp sesame oil
1/2 tsp ground ginger

Instructions

Combine all ingredients for teriyaki sauce in a bowl and set aside.
Add salmon to a separate bowl and pour 1/2 of the sauce over the salmon. Toss to coat.
Preheat air fryer to 400 degrees F. Spray the air fryer tray or basket with cooking spray or cover with parchment paper.
Place salmon pieces in a single layer on the tray or basket. Cook for 5-7 minutes, flipping halfway through, until the salmon is golden and flaky.
Serve hot, drizzled with the remaining sauce and sprinkled with sesame seeds and green onions - if using.

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Notes

Expert Tips

- You can use the same teriyaki marinade for other protein substitutions like air fryer teriyaki chicken, steak, shrimp, and more!

- You can cut the salmon filets into cubed bites or leave them as filets - the cooking time doesn't change. I personally like to cube them so the salmon has more surface area to soak up all the sauce for more flavor.

Serving Tips

Enjoy this salmon however you want. I prefer to make salmon bowls with white rice, cucumbers, carrots, and sliced avocado, with the teriyaki sauce drizzled over everything.

Feel free to serve them with a rice bowl, on their own with side dishes like vegetables, rice (brown rice or cauliflower rice will work!), or atop a salad. Use any extra teriyaki sauce to drizzle atop the cooked salmon.

Storage Tips

Salmon is best enjoyed right away as it can dry out when reheated. However, if you have leftover salmon, store it in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3-4 days. If you have any leftover teriyaki sauce store it in a small container in the fridge and use it to make another batch or use it for another protein.

Reheat gently in the microwave or place back in the air fryer at 350 degrees F for a few minutes until heated through.

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