Air Fryer Teriyaki Salmon
Flaky salmon glazed in glossy homemade teriyaki.
Before You Start
Salmon in the air fryer is fast and forgiving, and it stays moist. A quick homemade teriyaki glaze, brushed on at the end, caramelises into a sweet, glossy coat. Weeknight dinner in under 15 minutes.
Instructions
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Simmer the soy, honey, vinegar, garlic and ginger in a small pan. Stir in the cornflour slaked with 1 tbsp water and cook until thick and glossy. Cool slightly.
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Pat the salmon dry and brush the tops with a little of the glaze.
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Preheat the air fryer to 190°C / 375°F. Lay the salmon skin side down in a single layer.
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Air fry for 8 to 11 minutes, depending on thickness, until it flakes easily.
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Brush generously with the remaining teriyaki glaze in the last minute.
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Scatter with sesame seeds and spring onion. Serve over rice.
♨️ Air fryer notes
- Cook at 190°C / 375°F and preheat for 2 to 3 minutes for the crispiest result.
- Keep everything in a single layer with space around each piece. Overcrowding steams food instead of crisping it, so cook in batches if your basket is small.
- Shake or turn halfway, and check a few minutes early, since air fryers cook faster than ovens and every model runs slightly differently.
💡 Cook's tips
- Glaze at the end, not the start. The sugar in teriyaki burns if it cooks the whole time.
- Check the salmon early. Thin fillets can be done in 8 minutes.
🔀 Make it your own
- Add a pinch of chilli flakes to the glaze.
- Use the same glaze on chicken thighs, adding cooking time.
📦 Storing & reheating
Airtight in the fridge for 2 days. Reheat gently at 160°C so it doesn't dry out. Lovely cold in a rice bowl.
❓ Frequently asked
What air fryer temperature for salmon?
190°C / 375°F for 8 to 11 minutes. It's ready when the flesh turns opaque and flakes easily with a fork.
Skin on or off?
Either works. Skin on protects the fillet and crisps nicely against the basket. Cook skin side down.
Adapting your own recipe? Use the oven to air fryer converter for temp and time, or the recipe scaler to halve or double this.
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A note on cooking safely. Recipes are provided for informational purposes only and are not medical or nutritional advice. Cooking times, temperatures and quantities are suggestions: use your own judgement, and check that meat, poultry, fish and eggs are properly cooked before serving.
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