This tasty air fryer teriyaki salmon is the perfect combination of tender, juicy salmon with a sweet and savory glaze, making it a quick and delicious weeknight favorite.
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You are going to love this simple teriyaki salmon! It's an easy recipe that packs a ton of flavor. You can get this recipe on the table in under 30 minutes making it perfect for a busy weeknight meal. I love serving this teriyaki salmon with gluten free fried rice or honey glazed roasted carrots and asparagus.
This recipe is not only great because it's quick and tasty, it's gluten free, dairy free, and Paleo which is great for any dietary needs in your family or if you have dinner guests. You can also omit the honey in this recipe to make it Whole30!
Let’s dive into this simple yet flavorful recipe that will become a staple in your kitchen!
Ingredients
Substitutions
Salmon- I like to use wild caught Alaskan Sockeye salmon but you can use whatever kind of salmon you like.
Coconut aminos- You can use gluten free soy sauce or tahini.
Garlic- Minced garlic works great instead of garlic powder.
Honey- You can use maple syrup, coconut sugar, brown sugar, or regular white sugar.
Rice vinegar- White vinegar or apple cider vinegar works.
Step by step
- In a small bowl combine the coconut aminos, honey, sesame oil, rice vinegar, garlic powder, onion powder, and ground ginger.
- Add your salmon filets to a large zip top bag or airtight container and pour the sauce inside. Place it in the refrigerator to marinate for 30 minutes.
- Spray your air fryer basket with non stick spray or line it with parchment paper and evenly place the salmon in the basket. Cook at 400 for 8 minutes. Depending on how thick your salmon is you may need a little less or a little more time.
- While your salmon is cooking add the leftover sauce to a small saucepan and bring to a low boil over medium-low heat. Once the sauce has thickened spoon over the cooked salmon.
Tips
- Have your local grocery store fishmonger cut your salmon into filets. It saves you time!
- You can omit the honey to make this recipe Whole30 friendly.
- You can shorten the marinating time if you want to get this on the table in under 30 minutes.
How do I keep my salmon skin from sticking to my air fryer basket?
Even if I spray my air fryer basket with cooking spray my salmon skin always sticks to the bottom making it hard to get out after cooking.
I found the best way to keep the skin from sticking to the air fryer basket is to cut a piece of parchment paper and place it in the basket then lay the salmon, skin side down, on the parchment paper. Works like a charm!
Storing and reheating
Store any leftover salmon in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. You can reheat your salmon in the air fryer at 400 degrees for 3-4 minutes or until warmed through.
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Recipe
Air Fryer Teriyaki Salmon
Ingredients
- 1 pound salmon (cut into 4 filets)
- ¼ cup coconut aminos
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- ½ teaspoon ground ginger
- ½ teaspoon sesame oil
EQUIPMENT NEEDED
- Air fryer
Instructions
- In a small bowl combine the coconut aminos, honey, sesame oil, rice vinegar, garlic powder, onion powder, and ground ginger.
- Add your salmon filets to a large zip top bag or airtight container and pour the sauce inside. Place it in the refrigerator to marinate for 30 minutes (or less if you are in a time crunch). Be sure to save the marinade for later.
- Spray your air fryer basket with non stick spray or line it with parchment paper and evenly place the salmon in the basket. Cook at 400 for 8 minutes. Depending on how thick your salmon is you may need a little less or a little more time.
- While your salmon is cooking add the leftover sauce to a small saucepan and bring to a low boil over medium-low heat. Once the sauce has thickened spoon over the cooked salmon.
Notes
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- Have your local grocery store fishmonger cut your salmon into filets. It saves you time!
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- You can omit the honey to make this recipe Whole30 friendly.
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- You can shorten the marinating time if you want to get this on the table in under 30 minutes.
Nutrition
*nutrition information is an approximate
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Hi, I'm Kaleena!
I'm a 30-something wife and dog mom who shares mostly gluten-free, dairy-free, Whole30, and Paleo-friendly recipes. Since doing my first Whole30 in 2017, I have completely changed my way of cooking. I love to create recipes made from real, flavorful ingredients that the whole family will love!
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