Description
Air Fryer Teriyaki Salmon is a quick and flavorful dish that combines tender, flaky salmon fillets with a rich teriyaki glaze. This recipe offers the perfect balance of sweet and savory flavors, making it ideal for busy weeknights or special occasions. With minimal prep time and speedy cooking in an air fryer, you’ll have a delicious meal ready in no time. Serve it alongside steamed rice or vibrant veggies for a complete and visually stunning dinner that delights the senses.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 salmon fillets (6 oz each)
- 3 tbsp low-sodium soy sauce
- 2 tbsp brown sugar
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tbsp fresh ginger, grated
- 1 tbsp sesame seeds (for garnish)
- 2 green onions, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, whisk together soy sauce, brown sugar, minced garlic, and grated ginger to create the marinade.
- Place salmon fillets in a shallow dish or zip-top bag and pour the marinade over them. Let marinate for at least 30 minutes.
- Preheat air fryer to 375°F (190°C).
- Arrange marinated salmon fillets skin-side down in the air fryer basket.
- Air fry for 10-12 minutes until salmon flakes easily with a fork and reaches an internal temperature of at least 145°F (63°C).
- While cooking, simmer reserved marinade in a small saucepan over medium heat until thickened (about 5 minutes). Drizzle over cooked salmon.
- Garnish with sesame seeds and chopped green onions before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Japanese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 salmon fillet (170g)
- Calories: 296
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 710mg
- Fat: 17g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 9g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 27g
- Cholesterol: 75mg