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    Published: Jan 9, 2023 · Modified: Feb 3, 2023 by Kelly Bloom · This post may contain affiliate links · Leave a Comment

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    Air Fryer Teriyaki Salmon

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    teriyaki salmon steaks garnished with sesame seeds and thai basil leaves.

    Air Fryer Teriyaki salmon is a deliciously simple meal that’s full of flavor and sure to please. Not only will you get to enjoy amazing teriyaki glazed salmon with fewer calories, but you can also do so using healthier cooking methods!

    Whether you’re new to the world of air frying or just looking for some fresh ideas for dinner, come along and join us as we explore this delicious Asian inspired teriyaki glazed salmon!

    Air fried teriyaki salmon steaks garnished with sesame seeds and thai basil leaves.

    Why You Will Love This Recipe

    This delicious air fryer version of teriyaki glazed salmon gives you all the satisfaction of a restaurant-quality seafood entrée right in your own kitchen, delivering big flavor with minimal effort.

    An air fryer can help you make tasty, healthy meals without much time or effort. From crispy fries to juicy teriyaki salmon, this powerful appliance has got your back.

    And just in case you don't have an air fryer, or it's too small for a larger family meal, I've included conventional oven baking instructions also! Let’s get started!

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    • Why You Will Love This Recipe
    • Ingredients
    • How to Make Teriyaki Glazed Salmon
    • Serving Suggestions
    • Substitutions
    • Variations
    • Equipment
    • Storage
    • Tips for Success
    • Frequently Asked Questions
    • Food Safety
    • Some Other Recipes We Are Sure You Will Love
    • Connect with Smells Like Delish!
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    Ingredients

    With even a basic inexpensive air fryer, you can transform salmon into something extraordinary. This air fryer teriyaki salmon recipe is packed with bold flavors and smells amazing as it cooks.

    Raw salmon on a plate with seasoning.

    Ingredients for Making Air Fryer Teriyaki Salmon

    • Salmon steaks - any variety of salmon.
    • Soy Sauce - regular or low sodium.
    • Ginger, ground - or fresh grated.
    • Garlic powder - or one clove of garlic, minced.
    • Honey
    • Cornstarch
    • Olive oil
    • Water
    • Rice vinegar
    • Sesame seeds - for garnish.

    Full ingredient amounts and preparation instructions are in the printable recipe card at the bottom of this post.

    How to Make Teriyaki Glazed Salmon

    With an air fryer, it's possible to whip up this teriyaki glazed salmon and have it taste just like it came off a grill or hibachi. If you love simple yet flavorful dishes that can be enjoyed by everyone, then this Air Fryer Teriyaki Salmon recipe is for you!

    Step 1. Prepare the Teriyaki Sauce

    Pour the soy sauce into a saucepan. Add the ground ginger, garlic powder, honey, olive oil, and rice vinegar and stir. Reduce heat to low.

    Make a slurry with the water and cornstarch, then whisk into the saucepan. Increase heat to medium and whisk while it thickens, about 3-4 minutes. Remove from heat and let cool.

    teriyaki sauce in a saucepan.

    Full ingredient amounts and preparation instructions are in the printable recipe card at the bottom of this post.

    Step 2. Prepare the Salmon Pieces

    Whether you use salmon filets or steaks, rinse and pat dry. The skin can stay on, it's easier to remove after cooking. Using a basting brush, cover the tops and sides of the salmon with the cooled teriyaki sauce.

    Teriyaki glazed salmon ready to cook in an air fryer.

    Full ingredient amounts and preparation instructions are in the printable recipe card at the bottom of this post.

    Step 3. Cook in the Airfryer

    Air Fryer Method - Place the salmon in the air fryer basket. Cook on the Fish mode (or 320 F or 160 C) for 7 minutes.

    Regular Oven Method - In case you don't have an air fryer, or you need to cook more than 4 pieces of salmon, consider the oven to cook everything at once. You'll need to preheat the oven to 320 to 325 F (160 C) and bake for 7 minutes.

    NOTE: depending on thickness of your salmon, and how your air fryer cooks, cooking time may vary 1 to 3 minutes.

    raw teriyaki glazed salmon steaks laid onto the basket bottom of an air fryer.

    Full ingredient amounts and preparation instructions are in the printable recipe card at the bottom of this post.

    Step 4. Glaze Salmon a Second Time

    Air Fryer Method - Remove the air fryer basket after 7 minutes cook time. Brush the salmon a second time with the teriyaki sauce. Push the basket back in the air fryer and cook for an additional 3 - 4 minutes.

    Regular Oven Method - Remove the sheet or pan of salmon after 7 minutes cook time. Brush the salmon a second time with the teriyaki sauce. Return the salmon back to the hot oven and cook for an additional 3 - 4 minutes.

    Using tongs or a pancake turner, carefully remove the teriyaki glazed salmon pieces onto a serving platter. Brush lightly a third time with some teriyaki sauce and sprinkle sesame seeds on top as garnish. Serve immediately.

    teriyaki glazed salmon steaks cooking in an air fryer.

    Full ingredient amounts and preparation instructions are in the printable recipe card at the bottom of this post.

    Serving Suggestions

    This classic teriyaki salmon can be served with our Air Fryer Broccolini, or Air Fryer Spaghetti Squash as a side, for a waist conscious and healthy meal that could easily grace any dinner table. For an more Asian themed meal, pair this Teriyaki Salmon with our Steamed Mantou Buns, and Air Fryer Japanese Green Beans.

    teriyaki glazed salmon steaks garnished with sesame seeds and thai basil leaves.

    Full ingredient amounts and preparation instructions are in the printable recipe card at the bottom of this post.

    Substitutions

    You can use any variety of salmon with this recipe. Some salmon is firmer than others. King salmon will make a firm teriyaki glazed salmon steak, where Keta salmon will be soft, but not as soft as many other farm raised salmon varieties.

    With a mild flavor and firm pink flesh, Keta salmon are a great choice for grilling or roasting. If you are limiting calories, Keta salmon is an ideal choice because it has a lower fat content than other salmon.

    Variations

    You're not limited to using salmon! You can use this same air fryer teriyaki salmon recipe to prepare sable fish, halibut, cod, scallops, and even beef or chicken!

    • Air Fryer Teriyaki Scallops - Marinate large scallops in teriyaki sauce in this recipe. Then, air fry for about 6 minutes so that you don't over cook.
    • Teriyaki Chicken Skewers - Follow our recipe for making Korean Chicken Skewers, using either the Korean teriyaki sauce or any of your own.
    • Air Fryer Beef Teriyaki - Cut a quality piece of beef (NY Strip Steak, Ribeye, etc) into ¾" strips and prepare just like our air fryer teriyaki salmon recipe.

    Equipment

    Equipment can have a big impact on how a recipe turns out. Below are some different size Air Fryers you can use when making this teriyaki glazed salmon recipe.

    • Nuwave 6 qt Air Fryer
    • Air Fryer 12 quart

    Storage

    Cover any leftover teriyaki glazed salmon and refrigerate for up to three days. You can freeze it in serving size portions also. Reheat salmon in air fryer for about 10 minutes if frozen, 5 minutes if defrosted.

    Tips for Success

    • Cooking frozen salmon in the air fryer will typically double the cook time.
    • Double glazing the salmon half way through the air fryer cooking time gives a crispier outcome.
    • Depending on thickness of your salmon, and how your air fryer cooks, cooking time may vary 1 to 3 minutes.

    Frequently Asked Questions

    What is the difference between Keta salmon and regular salmon?

    Keta is a smaller fish - averaging about 8 pounds, with pale to medium-colored flesh and a lower fat content than other salmon. Keta salmon is also referred to as Silverbite salmon.

    Is Keta salmon as good as sockeye?

    It's lower fat content and milder flavor means Keta is well suited for those who may not like the intense flavor of sockeye and for recipes that retain moisture such as curries and chowders.

    Is Keta salmon wild or farmed?

    All sources of the Keta species of salmon have been sustainably caught or responsibly farmed.

    Food Safety

    • Do not use the same utensils on cooked food, that previously touched raw meat
    • Wash hands after touching raw meat
    • Don't leave food sitting out at room temperature for extended periods
    • Never leave cooking food unattended
    • Use oils with high smoking point to avoid harmful compounds
    • Always have good ventilation when using a gas stove

    See more guidelines at USDA.gov.

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    Air Fryer Teriyaki Salmon

    Air Fryer Teriyaki salmon is a deliciously simple meal that’s full of flavor and sure to please. Not only will you get to enjoy amazing teriyaki glazed salmon with fewer calories, but you can also do so using healthier cooking methods!
    And just in case you don't have an air fryer, or it's too small for a larger family meal, I've included conventional oven baking instructions also!
    Prep Time10 mins
    Cook Time10 mins
    Total Time20 mins
    Course: Main Dishes
    Cuisine: Asian American
    Servings: 4
    Calories: 283kcal
    Author: Kelly Bloom

    Equipment

    • Nuwave 6 quart Air Fryer
    • Air Fryer, 12 quart

    Ingredients

    • ½ cup soy sauce
    • 1 teaspoon ginger
    • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
    • 1 tablespoon honey
    • 1 tablespoon olive oil
    • 1 teaspoon corn starch
    • 3 tablespoon water
    • 1 teaspoon rice vinegar
    • 4 salmon steaks about 6 oz each
    • 1 teaspoon sesame seeds
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    Instructions

    • Pour the soy sauce into a saucepan. Add the ground ginger, garlic powder, honey, olive oil, and rice vinegar and stir. Reduce heat to low.
      ½ cup soy sauce, 1 teaspoon ginger, 1 teaspoon garlic powder, 1 tablespoon honey, 1 tablespoon olive oil, 1 teaspoon rice vinegar
    • Make a slurry with the water and cornstarch, then whisk into the saucepan. Increase heat to medium and whisk while it thickens, about 3-4 minutes. Remove from heat and let cool.
      1 teaspoon corn starch, 3 tablespoon water
    • Whether you use salmon filets or steaks, rinse and pat dry. The skin can stay on, it's easier to remove after cooking. Using a basting brush, cover the tops and sides of the salmon with the cooled teriyaki sauce.
      4 salmon steaks
    • Air Fryer Method - Place the salmon in the air fryer basket. Cook on the Fish mode (or 320 F or 160 C) for 7 minutes.
      Regular Oven Method - In case you don't have an air fryer, or you need to cook more than 4 pieces of salmon, consider the oven to cook everything at once. You'll need to preheat the oven to 320 to 325 F (160 C) and bake for 7 minutes.
    • Air Fryer Method - Remove the air fryer basket after 7 minutes cook time. Brush the salmon a second time with the teriyaki sauce. Push the basket back in the air fryer and cook for an additional 3 - 4 minutes.
      Regular Oven Method - Remove the sheet or pan of salmon after 7 minutes cook time. Brush the salmon a second time with the teriyaki sauce. Return the salmon back to the hot oven and cook for an additional 3 - 4 minutes.
    • Using tongs or a pancake turner, carefully remove the teriyaki glazed salmon pieces onto a serving platter. Brush lightly a third time with some teriyaki sauce and sprinkle sesame seeds on top as garnish. Serve immediately.
      1 teaspoon sesame seeds

    Notes

    • Cooking frozen salmon in the air fryer will typically double the cook time.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 283kcal | Carbohydrates: 7g | Protein: 37g | Fat: 11g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Cholesterol: 94mg | Sodium: 1696mg | Potassium: 909mg | Fiber: 0.4g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 68IU | Vitamin C: 0.04mg | Calcium: 32mg | Iron: 2mg
    Keyword : air fryer teriyaki salmon, Keta salmon, salmon in an air fryer, teriyaki glazed salmon, teriyaki salmon air fryer

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