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Air fryer teriyaki salmon on a plate next to roasted broccoli.

Easy Air Fryer Teriyaki Salmon (Quick 15-Minute Dinner)

Kaleena Martinez
This easy Air Fryer Teriyaki Salmon is tender, juicy, and coated in a sweet-savory glaze. A quick 15-minute, gluten-free dinner that’s Paleo and Whole30 friendly!
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 8 minutes
Total Time 38 minutes
Course Dinner
Cuisine Asian
Servings 4 people

EQUIPMENT NEEDED

  • Air fryer

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

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 or until the internal temperature reaches 145 degrees. 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

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.
 
How do I keep my salmon skin from sticking to my air fryer basket?
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!
Tips
      • Salmon drying out in the air fryer?  If your salmon is dried out than you are most likely overcooking it. Also, if your filets are thin then adjust the cooking time to less.
      • Pat the salmon dry before marinating so the glaze sticks better and the fish crisps up.
      • Brush on extra glaze halfway through for more caramelization and a sticky-sweet finish.
      • Top it off before serving: a sprinkle of sesame seeds, sliced green onions, or red pepper flakes makes it feel restaurant-style.
 
Storing and reheating
Storing: Store any leftover salmon in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Reheating: You can reheat your salmon in the air fryer at 400 degrees for 3-4 minutes or until warmed through.

Nutrition

Calories: 215kcalCarbohydrates: 12gProtein: 23gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 62mgSodium: 390mgPotassium: 568mgFiber: 0.1gSugar: 9gVitamin A: 45IUVitamin C: 0.1mgCalcium: 16mgIron: 1mg

*nutrition information is an approximate

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