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Easy Salmon Belly Recipe (Air Fryer)

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Prep 5 minutes
Cook 8 minutes
Cook Salmon Belly in the Air Fryer for perfectly crispy skin and a rich, melt-in-your-mouth center. It’s the easiest way to cook this underrated cut.
Servings 4 servings
Course Main Course
Cuisine Asian

Ingredients

  • 1.5 pounds salmon belly
  • Salt
  • Pepper
Teriyaki Glaze
  • 1 tablespoon low-sodium soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon mirin
  • ½ tablespoon honey or to taste
Optional garnish
  • Furikake seasoning

Instructions

  1. Pat the salmon belly dry with paper towels. Season both sides with salt and pepper.
    Air Fryer Salmon Belly Step 1
  2. Place the salmon belly in the air fryer basket in a single layer, making sure they do not touch.
  3. Air fry at 400°F for 6 minutes. Increase the temperature to 450°F and cook for 2 more minutes, or use the max crisp setting for the final 2 minutes.
    Air Fryer Salmon Belly Step 3
  4. Meanwhile, make the teriyaki glaze. Combine soy sauce, mirin, and honey in a small bowl. Stir until well mixed.
  5. Brush the glaze over the cooked salmon belly. Garnish with furikake, if using. Serve and enjoy!

Nutrition

Serving1 servingCalories420 kcalCarbohydrates6 gProtein30 gFat34 gSaturated Fat7 gPolyunsaturated Fat8 gMonounsaturated Fat14 gCholesterol95 mgSodium520 mgPotassium550 mgSugar5 gVitamin A250 IUIron1 mg

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