Air Fryer Teriyaki Salmon

Ingredients

• 12 oz. (340 g) salmon fillets (two 6 oz. (170g) fillets)

For the Teriyaki Sauce:

• 1/4 (60 ml) soy sauce
• 1/4 cup (60 ml) sake or water
• 1/4 cup (55 g) brown sugar
• 1 Tablespoon (15 ml) rice vinegar , or white vinegar
• 1 teaspoon (5 ml) cornstarch
• 1/2 teaspoon (2.5 ml) finely grated fresh ginger , or 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger

Optional for Serving:

• Brown rice , quinoa or couscous
• Vegetables

Equipment

• Air Fryer
• Perforated Silicone Mats optional
• Air Fryer Perforated Parchment Paper optional
• Oil Sprayer optional

Instructions 

1. Make the teriyaki sauce: Combine all the teriyaki sauce ingredients in a saucepan (1/4 cup (60ml) soy sauce, 1/4 cup (60ml) sake or water, 1/4 cup (60ml) brown sugar, 1 Tablespoon (15ml) rice vinegar, 1 teaspoon (5ml) corn starch, and 1/2 teaspoon (2.5ml) grated ginger). Whisk to completely combine.
2. Heat over medium-high heat and bring to a simmer, stirring frequently. Simmer for 1-2 minutes or until the sauce thickens. Set aside.
3. Add a light drizzle of the teriyaki sauce all over the salmon fillets.
4. Place non-stick parchment liner or silicone liner in air fryer basket or rack. Spray with oil.
5. Lay the sauced salmon filets on the parchment paper or silicone liner.
6. Air fry at 380°F (193°C) for 7 minutes. Check the salmon.
7. Continue to Air Fry at 380°F (193°C) for another 1-3 minutes or until salmon is cooked to your liking. The salmon should easily flake. Serve with your favorite vegetables or grain.

If your air fryer is preheated or if you are cooking multiple batches, you may need to reduce timing by a few minutes (unless preheating is called for in the recipe).