Recipes AirfryerAir Fryer Teriyaki Salmon
Air fryer teriyaki salmon has a glossy, sticky-sweet glaze over tender, flaky fillets — a takeout favorite you can make at home in about 20 minutes. A quick homemade teriyaki sauce beats the bottled stuff by a mile.
The air fryer caramelizes the glaze beautifully. Serve over steamed rice with broccoli or edamame for a complete, better-than-delivery dinner.
Ingredients
Instructions
Make the teriyaki
Combine the soy sauce, sugar, orange juice, ginger and garlic in a small saucepan. Bring to a boil, then simmer until reduced by half and syrupy. Let cool.
Season & air fry
Rub the salmon with oil, salt and white pepper. Air fry skin-side down at 350°F for about 8 minutes.
Glaze
Brush generously with the teriyaki glaze and cook 2–4 more minutes, until the salmon reaches 145°F and the glaze is sticky. Top with sesame seeds and green onion.
- Reduce the sauce until syrupy so it clings to the fish.
- Glaze near the end so the sugars don't burn.
- Reserve a little sauce to drizzle over rice.
Frequently asked
How long does teriyaki salmon take in the air fryer?
About 10–12 minutes total at 350°F, with the glaze brushed on in the last few minutes.
Can I use store-bought teriyaki sauce?
Yes — brush it on near the end. Homemade just tastes fresher and lets you control the sweetness.
What sides go with teriyaki salmon?
Steamed rice, broccoli, edamame, or a cucumber salad.
