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Crispy Air Fryer Teriyaki Salmon Recipe in 20 Minutes

Air fryer teriyaki salmon cut into bite-size pieces and served over fluffy boiled rice makes a light, satisfying dinner. It needs just 10 minutes to marinate and about 6–7 minutes in the air fryer.

A tall photo of Air Fryer Teriyaki Salmon served on white rice, with broccoli, and topped with sesame seeds and spring onions in a white bowl. There is a pair of wooden chopsticks sticking out of the dish to the right. In the top left of the background, there is a cream dish filled with white sesame seeds. On the top right of the background, you can see a white napkin and you can slightly see another white bowl of Air Fryer Teriyaki Salmon. This is all set on a white surface.

This Air Fryer Teriyaki Salmon is easy, fast and full of flavour. Tender salmon bites glazed in a sweet, sticky teriyaki sauce make it irresistible. The method is simple and uses minimal equipment, making cleanup quick.

Table of Contents

  • 📋 Ingredients
  • 📺 Watch how to make it
  • 🍽️ What to serve it with
  • 🍲 More fantastic Salmon recipes
  • Air Fryer Teriyaki Salmon Recipe

📋 Ingredients

An overhead shot of the ingredients of Air Fryer Teriyaki Salmon laid out on a wooden cutting board, which is on a white surface. To the left of the ingredients is a teal rectangle with the ingredient names written in white. They are as follows: garlic, white pepper, soy sauce, mirin, sesame oil, oil, salmon, dry sherry, cornflour, brown sugar, and ginger paste.

Salmon – use skinless fillets. Ask your fishmonger to cut them into chunks or trim and cube them at home.

Oil – a neutral oil works well; avocado oil is a good option.

Dry sherry – adds depth to the sauce. If you don’t have it, replace with an extra 1/2 tbsp mirin.

A tall overhead photo of Air Fryer Teriyaki Salmon served on white rice, with broccoli, and topped with sesame seeds and spring onions in a white bowl. There is a pair of wooden chopsticks sticking out of the dish to the right. In the top left of the background, there is a white dish filled with dried chilli flakes. On the top right of the background, you can see a white napkin and you can slightly see another white bowl of Air Fryer Teriyaki Salmon. There are sesame seeds and spring onions scattered around. This is all set on a white surface.

📺 Watch how to make it

Full recipe with detailed steps is in the recipe card at the end of this post.

  1. Whisk the light and dark soy sauces with the cornflour (cornstarch) until smooth, then add the remaining sauce ingredients and mix.
  2. Put 2 tbsp of the sauce in a bowl with the salmon pieces, toss to coat and leave to marinate for 10 minutes.
  3. Arrange the salmon in a single layer in the air fryer basket, drizzle with a little oil and air fry at 200°C / 400°F for 6–7 minutes.
  4. Heat the remaining sauce in a microwave-safe bowl or in a small saucepan until thick and bubbling.
  5. Serve the salmon over rice, drizzle with teriyaki sauce and garnish as desired.

👩‍🍳PRO TIP Use a liner or a well-oiled basket to help prevent the salmon bites from sticking.

This recipe also works well as a hot lunch.

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🍽️ What to serve it with

  • Boiled rice, egg fried rice or stir-fried noodles
  • Sweet chilli sauce or bang bang sauce as an optional condiment
  • Steamed green vegetables such as broccoli or green beans

Sprinkling chilli flakes over the finished dish gives it a pleasant kick.

A tall overhead shot of Air Fryer Teriyaki Salmon in a white bowl, with sesame seeds and spring onions on top and scattered around the surface. On the top left of the image you can see a white bowl of cooked white rice, and next to it a small clear dish of dried chilli flakes. And on the top right, there is a cream dish of sesame seeds. There is also a napkin beneath the main bowl of Air Fryer Teriyaki Salmon. This is set on a white background.

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A square photo of Air Fryer Teriyaki Salmon served on white rice, with broccoli, and topped with sesame seeds and spring onions in a white bowl. There is a pair of wooden chopsticks sticking out of the dish to the right. In the top left of the background, there is a cream dish filled with white sesame seeds. On the top right of the background, you can see a white napkin and you can slightly see another white bowl. This is all set on a white surface.

Air Fryer Teriyaki Salmon Recipe

Bite-size teriyaki salmon over fluffy rice makes a light, flavourful dinner.
Prep Time:10
Cook Time:6
Marinading Time:10
Total Time:26
Servings: 4

Ingredients

Teriyaki Sauce:

  • 2 tbsp light soy sauce
  • 2 tbsp dark soy sauce
  • 1 tsp cornflour (cornstarch)
  • ½ tbsp sake or dry sherry
  • 3 tbsp mirin
  • 1 tsp sesame oil
  • 2 tbsp brown sugar
  • 1 tsp minced ginger
  • 2 garlic cloves, peeled and minced
  • ½ tsp white pepper

Salmon:

  • 4 salmon fillets (approx. 480g / 17oz total), skin removed and cut into 2.5cm / 1″ chunks
  • 1 tbsp oil

To serve (optional):

  • Boiled rice
  • Spring onions, finely sliced
  • Sesame seeds
  • Chilli flakes
  • Steamed green vegetables (broccoli or green beans)
  • Sriracha mayo (3 tbsp mayonnaise + 1 tbsp sriracha)

Instructions

  • Make the sauce: Combine light and dark soy sauces with the cornflour until dissolved. Add sake (or sherry), mirin, sesame oil, brown sugar, ginger, garlic and white pepper. Mix well.
  • Marinate the salmon: Place the salmon pieces in a bowl, add 2 tbsp of the teriyaki sauce, toss to coat and cover. Marinate for 10 minutes.
  • Air fry: Arrange salmon in a single layer in the air fryer basket, drizzle with oil and cook at 200°C / 400°F for 6–7 minutes, until cooked through and slightly caramelised.
  • Heat the sauce: Warm the remaining teriyaki sauce in a microwave-safe bowl (about 2 minutes, stirring halfway) or in a small saucepan over medium heat until bubbling.
  • Finish and serve: Carefully remove salmon from the basket with a spatula. Serve over bowls of boiled rice, drizzle with teriyaki sauce and top with spring onions, sesame seeds and chilli flakes. Serve with steamed greens and a drizzle of sriracha mayo if you like.

Notes

Can I make it ahead?

Cooked salmon tends to dry out when reheated, so I don’t recommend cooking it in advance. You can, however, prepare the salmon cubes and make the sauce ahead of time, then cook the salmon and reheat the sauce when ready to serve.

Leftovers cool quickly and can be chilled for up to a day; cold salmon pieces work well in salads the next day.

Scaling

Double the recipe for a crowd or halve it for two people, keeping ingredient ratios the same.

Nutritional information is approximate per serving (recipe serves 4) and excludes optional sides.

Nutrition

Calories: 265kcal | Carbohydrates: 11g | Protein: 26g | Fat: 12g

Nutrition information is an approximation.

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