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Air Fryer Teriyaki Salmon

Air Fryer Teriyaki Salmon

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Prep 20 minutes
Cook 9 minutes
This easy Air Fryer Teriyaki Salmon is everything you want in a weeknight dinner. Think tender, flaky salmon brushed with a glossy sweet and savory teriyaki glaze, cooked to perfection.
Servings 4 servings
Course Main Course
Cuisine American

Ingredients

  • 4 salmon fillets with skin or skinless
  • ⅓ cup low-sodium soy sauce
  • ⅓ cup mirin
  • 1 teaspoon sesame oil
  • 3 tablespoons honey
  • 6 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 stalk ginger chopped
  • 8 tablespoons mayonnaise optional
  • Furikake seasoning optional

Instructions

  1. Pat the salmon fillets dry with paper towels.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together soy sauce, mirin, sesame oil, honey, garlic, ginger, and sesame seeds until well combined.
  3. Place the salmon fillets in a large zip-top bag. Pour the teriyaki sauce over the salmon, seal the bag, and gently massage to coat. Marinate for 20 minutes.
  4. Optional for skinless salmon: Remove the salmon from the marinade and let the excess drip off. If desired, spread a thin layer of mayo over the tops and sprinkle with furikake seasoning
Air fry salmon:
  1. For skin-on salmon: Place fillets skin-side up and air fry for 4 minutes. Flip carefully, then cook for another 4 to 5 minutes, or until cooked through.
  2. For skinless salmon: Air fry for 8 to 9 minutes, or until cooked through.
  3. While the salmon cooks, pour the remaining marinade into a small saucepan. Bring to a simmer over medium heat and cook until slightly thickened.
  4. Brush cooked salmon with teriyaki sauce. Serve and enjoy!

Notes

Salmon Cooking Temperatures Explained

Salmon is considered fully cooked at 145°F, which is the USDA recommendation. But, many people prefer salmon cooked slightly below that for a more tender, buttery texture. Here’s a quick guide:
  • 120-125°F: Very soft, moist, and slightly translucent in the center
  • 125-130°F: Tender and flaky with a slightly creamy center
  • 130-135°F: Fully opaque but still juicy
140-145°F: Firm, fully cooked, and more traditional texture

Nutrition

Serving1 filletCalories442 kcalCarbohydrates44 gProtein24.7 gFat18.5 gSaturated Fat2.3 gPolyunsaturated Fat6.5 gMonounsaturated Fat8.7 gCholesterol62 mgSodium1693 mgPotassium387 mgFiber2 gSugar27.9 gVitamin A85 IUVitamin C1 mgCalcium39 mgIron1 mg

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