Air Fryer Teriyaki Salmon

Salmon is my favorite fish to make. It tastes delicious, is filled with protein and there’s so much you can do with it. Try my baked salmon foil pack, Cajun salmon pasta or air fryer blackened salmon for more ways to cook and enjoy this versatile fish.

Can you roast the fish in the oven instead?

Absolutely! Using the same ingredients and instructions as provided for the air fryer teriyaki salmon, place the salmon on a foil lined baking sheet and place in a pre heated oven at 425 degrees Fahrenheit. Bake for 10-20 minutes until the fish flakes easily with a fork or reads 145 degrees Fahrenheit with a meat thermometer. 

Homemade teriyaki sauce vs. store bought

You can absolutely use your favorite store bought teriyaki sauce for this air fryer teriyaki salmon recipe but making this sauce at home really couldn’t get any easier than this recipe and it’s also sugar free which most store bought sauces are not. 

What to look for when buying store bought salmon

We never buy salmon as it is readily available every summer for us here in Alaska to catch ourselves. We go out ever year with the goal to stock the freezer for the upcoming year. Some things to note when you’re buying salmon in the store for this air fryer teriyaki salmon recipe: “look for salmon that appears moist rather than dried out, avoid salmon with any browned spots on the belly, around the edges of the fillet, or instances where the skin has started browning and curling up.” Here is a great article with more information: “How to Buy Salmon at the Grocery Store Like a Pro.“

What air fryer do you use?

I have the COSORI Air Fryer Oven Combo 5.8QT Max XL Large Cooker, linked here. I do find it is pretty loud in the kitchen but it gets the job done and makes perfect air fryer teriyaki salmon. We have had it for years without any issues.

We use our air fryer all the time for recipes like Air Fryer Blackened Chicken and Cinnamon Cream Cheese Roll Ups. 

Ingredients and Substitutes:

These are the main ingredients and substitutions. See recipe card below for full ingredients list and instructions for Air Fryer Teriyaki Salmon.

Salmon: you can substitute the salmon with a white fish or any other protein of choice. Keep the sauce the same. Remove the salmon skin (optional) prior to serving once it has been cooked.

Coconut Aminos: you can substitute coconut aminos with soy sauce or tamari. 

Syrup: you can substitute with honey or maple syrup. 

Sesame Oil: you can use regular or toasted. I prefer toasted. 

Arrowroot Powder: you can substitute with cornstarch or your preferred thickener. 

How to make air fryer teriyaki salmon:

Step 1

Preheat your air fryer.

Step 2

While the air fryer heats, prep your salmon filets by patting dry and cutting into serving sizes as desired. For this recipe I am cutting into 4 – 4 oz. filets. Place the filets skin side up, flesh side down, in a dish to marinate. 

Step 3

Whisk all the teriyaki sauce ingredients, except the arrowroot powder, in a bowl. Pour half the sauce on top of the salmon and marinate in the refrigerator for 10 minutes. Line the air fryer pan with foil, drizzle with olive oil or non stick spray so they fish does not stick to the bottom. 

Step 4

Air fry the filets at 380 degrees Fahrenheit for 8-10 minutes. When the salmon easily flakes with a fork or the internal temperature reads 145 degrees Fahrenheit with a meat thermometer the salmon is done. The time will vary depending on your air fryer and thickness of filets. 

Step 5

While the fish is cooking in the air fryer pour the remaining sauce to a sauce pan and heat. Add 1/2 tsp. of arrowroot powder and stir well to thicken. Add additional 1/2 tsp. as needed to thicken into a sticky teriyaki sauce.

Step 6

Remove the fish from the air fryer, top with sauce, chopped green onions and toasted sesame seeds and enjoy your easy air fryer teriyaki salmon.

What to serve with this recipe?

You can serve this air fryer teriyaki salmon with cauliflower rice, Greek Yogurt Mashed Potatoes, sauteed vegetables, rice or even make fish tacos, burgers and sandwiches. This salmon is great with and on pretty much anything! I would even make this into a salmon bowl with rice, cucumbers, edamame and more. 

If you like this recipe be sure to check out some of our other easy air fryer recipes!

• Air Fryer Blackened Salmon
• Air Fryer Halibut
• Air Fryer Breakfast Potatoes
• Air Fryer Chicken Meatballs
• Air Fryer Carrots and Potatoes