Description
Experience the delightful combination of sweet and savory with this Air Fryer Teriyaki Glazed Salmon. This quick, 30-minute dish features succulent salmon fillets coated in a homemade teriyaki glaze that caramelizes beautifully in the air fryer. Perfect for busy weeknights or special occasions, this recipe provides a gourmet meal without the hassle. Not only is it delicious, but it’s also packed with protein and low in calories, making it an excellent choice for health-conscious diners. Serve it over fluffy rice or alongside vibrant steamed vegetables for a well-rounded meal that will impress everyone at your table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 (4-ounce) salmon fillets
- ½ cup low-sodium soy sauce
- ¼ cup brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 2 cloves minced garlic
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 1 teaspoon ginger paste
- 2 tablespoons water
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
Instructions
- In a medium saucepan, whisk together soy sauce, brown sugar, rice vinegar, garlic, sesame oil, and ginger paste. Heat over medium-high until simmering.
- In a small bowl, mix water and cornstarch; add to the saucepan until thickened. Reserve half of the sauce for serving.
- Spray your air fryer basket with olive oil. Pat salmon fillets dry and place skin-side down in the basket.
- Brush each filet with teriyaki sauce and cook at 390°F for 7-10 minutes until internal temperature reaches 145°F.
- Brush with reserved sauce before serving; garnish with green onion and sesame seeds if desired.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 240
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg