Air Fryer Teriyaki Salmon
Air Fryer Teriyaki Salmon is a quick and delectable dish that brings restaurant-quality flavors right to your kitchen. Tender salmon fillets are marinated in a sweet-savory teriyaki sauce, then air-fried to perfection, creating a delightful meal that’s ready in under 30 minutes. This recipe is perfect for busy weeknights or impressing guests. Serve it with steamed rice and vegetables for a balanced, satisfying dinner that everyone will love!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: Serves 2
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Asian
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 skinless salmon fillets (6 oz each)
- 1/4 cup teriyaki sauce
- 1 tsp fresh ginger, grated
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp sesame seeds, toasted
- 2 green onions, sliced
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, whisk together teriyaki sauce, minced garlic, and grated ginger.
- Place the salmon fillets in the marinade and let them soak for at least 15 minutes.
- Preheat the air fryer to 400°F (200°C).
- Arrange the marinated salmon fillets in the air fryer basket and cook for 8-10 minutes until they flake easily with a fork.
- Remove from the air fryer, garnish with sesame seeds and green onions before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 salmon fillet (170g)
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 590mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: - For a sweeter glaze, add honey to the marinade. - Substitute salmon with trout or chicken for variety. - Enhance flavor by adding pineapple slices during cooking.