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Air Fryer Teriyaki Salmon Recipe

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  • Author: Bara
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 12 minutes
  • Total Time: 30 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Air Frying
  • Cuisine: Japanese

Description

This Air Fryer Teriyaki Salmon recipe offers a quick, flavorful way to enjoy perfectly cooked, tender salmon fillets glazed with a rich, homemade teriyaki sauce. Marinated for maximum flavor and air fried to achieve a deliciously flaky texture with a slightly caramelized finish, this dish is a healthy, easy, and satisfying meal ready in just 30 minutes.

Ingredients

Salmon

  • 1 lb (4 pieces) salmon fillets

Teriyaki Sauce

  • 1/2 cup soy sauce
  • 1/2 cup water (divided: 3/4 for sauce, 1/4 for slurry)
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 inch piece of ginger, grated
  • 2 tbsp honey
  • 2 tbsp brown sugar
  • 1 tbsp cornstarch

Garnish

  • 1 tsp sesame seeds
  • 1 scallion, thinly sliced

Instructions

  1. Prepare the Teriyaki Sauce: In a small saucepan, combine the soy sauce, 3/4 of the water, minced garlic, grated ginger, honey, and brown sugar. Place the saucepan over medium heat and whisk the mixture until the sugar dissolves and the sauce begins to thicken.
  2. Create the Cornstarch Slurry: In a separate bowl, mix the cornstarch with the remaining cold water to form a smooth slurry.
  3. Thicken the Sauce: Add the cornstarch slurry to the saucepan and continue whisking until the sauce reaches a glossy and thickened consistency, about 2-3 minutes. Remove from heat and let cool.
  4. Marinate the Salmon: Place the salmon fillets in a shallow dish or resealable plastic bag. Pour the teriyaki sauce over them, ensuring they are well coated. Seal and refrigerate for at least 15 minutes, up to 1 hour for deeper flavor infusion.
  5. Preheat the Air Fryer: Prepare your air fryer appliance and preheat it to the suitable temperature for salmon cooking, roughly 375°F (190°C).
  6. Air Fry the Salmon: Remove the salmon from the marinade and place it in an air fryer-safe dish. Air fry for approximately 12 minutes or until the salmon flakes easily with a fork and is cooked through.
  7. Glaze the Salmon: For a caramelized finish, brush the reserved teriyaki sauce on the salmon fillets in the last 2-3 minutes of cooking.
  8. Garnish and Serve: Once cooked, carefully remove the salmon from the air fryer. Sprinkle with sesame seeds and thinly sliced scallions. Serve hot over steamed rice or your preferred sides.

Notes

  • For more intense flavor, marinate the salmon for up to an hour.
  • Do not overcrowd the air fryer basket to ensure even cooking.
  • Adjust cooking time based on the thickness of the salmon fillets and your air fryer model.
  • Use low-sodium soy sauce if you want to reduce sodium intake.
  • Leftover teriyaki sauce can be refrigerated for up to 3 days and used as a dipping sauce or glaze.

Find it online: https://yumbara.com/air-fryer-teriyaki-salmon-recipe/